1989 Talbot Express 2.5L Diesel · G27 OFK
1989 Talbot Express (2.5L, diesel). First registered 20/10/1989. Recorded mileage 112,075 miles. MOT valid until 17/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,075 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
G27 OFK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 112,075 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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G27 OFK Mileage History
- 25/04/2023112,062 mi
- 02/05/2024112,066 mi+4 mi
- 15/05/2024112,070 mi+4 mi
- 27/04/2026112,073 mi+3 mi
- 19/05/2026112,075 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G27 OFK 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 (G27 OFK) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2026 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: Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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