1989 Talbot Express 1300 P 2.0L Petrol · F923 MSP
1989 Talbot Express 1300 P (2.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Jan 1989. Recorded mileage 61,687 miles. MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS 1300 P
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,687 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F923 MSP Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 61,687 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (39 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F923 MSP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P (F923 MSP) between September 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (39 issues), Lighting (26 issues), Bodywork (17 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (12 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
F923 MSP Mileage History
- 27/09/200640,512 mi
- 05/09/200741,310 mi+798 mi
- 07/09/200741,315 mi+5 mi
- 09/09/200842,206 mi+891 mi
- 12/09/200842,211 mi+5 mi
- 03/09/200944,126 mi+1,915 mi
- 04/09/200944,126 mi
- 29/09/201045,722 mi+1,596 mi
- 06/10/201045,724 mi+2 mi
- 31/08/201146,245 mi+521 mi
- 16/08/201246,863 mi+618 mi
- 11/09/201346,860 mi-3 mi
- 26/08/201446,937 mi+77 mi
- 12/01/201646,959 mi+22 mi
- 12/01/201646,961 mi+2 mi
- 20/12/201647,647 mi+686 mi
- 15/01/201848,253 mi+606 mi
- 01/02/201848,265 mi+12 mi
- 08/01/201948,958 mi+693 mi
- 10/01/201948,961 mi+3 mi
- 16/01/202049,116 mi+155 mi
- 22/07/202049,120 mi+4 mi
- 23/07/202049,120 mi
- 05/06/202349,623 mi+503 mi
- 15/09/202349,365 mi-258 mi
- 21/08/202455,241 mi+5,876 mi
- 13/09/202455,617 mi+376 mi
- 18/09/202561,667 mi+6,050 mi
- 17/04/202661,687 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 1,083 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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