1989 Talbot Express 1.9L Diesel · G158 ORC
1989 Talbot Express (1.9L, diesel). First registered 09 Nov 1989. Recorded mileage 89,926 miles. MOT valid until 25 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,926 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G158 ORC Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2026
- 89,926 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G158 ORC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Talbot Express (G158 ORC) between August 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 27 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
G158 ORC Mileage History
- 11/08/200661,157 mi
- 10/07/200762,773 mi+1,616 mi
- 12/06/200864,617 mi+1,844 mi
- 17/07/200966,928 mi+2,311 mi
- 18/07/200966,939 mi+11 mi
- 04/07/201169,683 mi+2,744 mi
- 10/07/201271,000 mi+1,317 mi
- 08/07/20130 mi-71,000 mi
- 08/07/201372,678 mi+72,678 mi
- 23/07/201474,095 mi+1,417 mi
- 13/07/201576,138 mi+2,043 mi
- 19/07/201677,725 mi+1,587 mi
- 13/07/201779,966 mi+2,241 mi
- 13/07/201882,751 mi+2,785 mi
- 10/07/201984,701 mi+1,950 mi
- 22/06/202185,404 mi+703 mi
- 18/06/202286,065 mi+661 mi
- 25/05/202386,954 mi+889 mi
- 01/06/202387,085 mi+131 mi
- 18/06/202488,979 mi+1,894 mi
- 24/06/202489,992 mi+1,013 mi
- 08/08/202589,558 mi-434 mi
- 27/05/202689,926 mi+368 mi
Average of roughly 1,454 miles per year across 23 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: 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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