1989 Talbot Express 2.5L Diesel · G97 GOE
1989 Talbot Express (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Nov 1989. Recorded mileage 91,026 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,026 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G97 GOE Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/07/2025
- 91,026 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G97 GOE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Talbot Express (G97 GOE) between December 2005 and July 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 05 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (27 issues), Suspension (20 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 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 Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”; “Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting ch”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)”.
G97 GOE Mileage History
- 29/12/200566,296 mi
- 29/12/200566,296 mi
- 23/01/200767,602 mi+1,306 mi
- 26/01/200767,602 mi
- 30/01/200867,704 mi+102 mi
- 01/02/200867,704 mi
- 29/01/200970,121 mi+2,417 mi
- 30/01/201074,353 mi+4,232 mi
- 30/01/201074,353 mi
- 01/02/201178,383 mi+4,030 mi
- 01/02/201178,383 mi
- 02/02/201281,590 mi+3,207 mi
- 02/02/201281,590 mi
- 04/02/201382,519 mi+929 mi
- 04/02/201382,519 mi
- 28/04/201483,657 mi+1,138 mi
- 25/07/201584,087 mi+430 mi
- 25/07/201684,922 mi+835 mi
- 23/08/201785,383 mi+461 mi
- 12/10/201785,389 mi+6 mi
- 12/10/201785,389 mi
- 05/11/201886,201 mi+812 mi
- 05/11/201886,201 mi
- 31/05/202186,245 mi+44 mi
- 30/06/202286,958 mi+713 mi
- 28/09/202386,974 mi+16 mi
- 03/10/202386,974 mi
- 05/07/202591,026 mi+4,052 mi
Average of roughly 1,267 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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