1989 Talbot Express 1300 D 2.5L Diesel · G740 FCP
1989 Talbot Express 1300 D (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18 Aug 1989. Recorded mileage 49,051 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS 1300 D
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,051 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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G740 FCP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2023
- 49,051 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G740 FCP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Talbot Express 1300 D (G740 FCP) between July 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
G740 FCP Mileage History
- 27/07/202248,284 mi
- 28/07/202248,309 mi+25 mi
- 16/08/202349,051 mi+742 mi
Average of roughly 728 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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