1988 Talbot Express 1300 P 2.0L Petrol · F750 EMA
1988 Talbot Express 1300 P (2.0L, petrol). First registered 02 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 61,529 miles. MOT valid until 01 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS 1300 P
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,529 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F750 EMA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2025
- 61,529 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F750 EMA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P (F750 EMA) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
F750 EMA Mileage History
- 14/11/202359,829 mi
- 07/11/202460,940 mi+1,111 mi
- 08/11/202460,940 mi
- 11/11/202561,522 mi+582 mi
- 25/11/202561,529 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 837 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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