Official DVLA Record

1989 Talbot Express 2.5L Diesel · F53 OSP

F53 OSP

1989 Talbot Express (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13/06/1989. Recorded mileage 157,030 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
TALBOT EXPRESS
Year / Origin
1989 · Nottingham
MOT Status
Valid until 19/05/2023
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
157,030 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 19/05/2023
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1989
Engine
2500cc
Mechanical Assessment

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F53 OSP Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 11/05/2023
  • 157,030 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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F53 OSP Mileage History

  1. 06/10/2021148,947 mi
  2. 17/05/2022149,917 mi+970 mi
  3. 20/05/2022149,920 mi+3 mi
  4. 11/05/2023157,030 mi+7,110 mi

Average of roughly 5,071 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

F53 OSP MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Talbot Express (F53 OSP) between October 2021 and May 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 11 May 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

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