1991 Talbot Express 2.5L Diesel · H770 BMY
1991 Talbot Express (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/06/1991. Recorded mileage 178,385 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/04/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (09/09/2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,385 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1991
- Engine
- 2498cc
H770 BMY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2025
- 178,385 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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H770 BMY Mileage History
- 25/04/2023179,808 mi
- 25/05/2023179,089 mi-719 mi
- 11/04/2024178,161 mi-928 mi
- 17/04/2024178,163 mi+2 mi
- 18/03/2025178,385 mi+222 mi
Average of roughly -750 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
H770 BMY 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 1991 Talbot Express (H770 BMY) between April 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2025 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 (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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