1989 Talbot Express 2.5L Diesel · F978 AOB
1989 Talbot Express (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11/01/1989. Recorded mileage 58,985 miles. MOT valid until 22/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,985 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 2500cc
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F978 AOB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 58,985 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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F978 AOB Mileage History
- 23/10/202358,783 mi
- 17/10/202458,798 mi+15 mi
- 17/10/202458,798 mi
- 10/10/202558,974 mi+176 mi
- 13/10/202558,985 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 102 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F978 AOB 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 1989 Talbot Express (F978 AOB) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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