1988 Talbot Express 2.5L Diesel · F565 ADY
1988 Talbot Express (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1988. Recorded mileage 92,676 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/05/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,676 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 2500cc
F565 ADY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/05/2026
- 92,676 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 22 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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F565 ADY Mileage History
- 30/04/202488,315 mi
- 15/04/202590,787 mi+2,472 mi
- 14/05/202590,990 mi+203 mi
- 11/05/202692,676 mi+1,686 mi
Average of roughly 2,150 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
F565 ADY MOT History
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 1988 Talbot Express (F565 ADY) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural str”.
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