1989 Talbot Express 2.5L Diesel · G736 BDC
1989 Talbot Express (2.5L, diesel). First registered 04 Aug 1989. Recorded mileage 143,773 miles. MOT valid until 13 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,773 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G736 BDC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 143,773 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G736 BDC 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 (G736 BDC) between December 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 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: Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))”.
G736 BDC Mileage History
- 04/12/2023142,383 mi
- 13/12/2023142,385 mi+2 mi
- 16/01/2025143,090 mi+705 mi
- 22/01/2025143,099 mi+9 mi
- 15/05/2026143,773 mi+674 mi
Average of roughly 569 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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