The road tax status for J161 EAU is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for J161 EAU?

The MOT for J161 EAU is valid and due for renewal on or before 10 June 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of J161 EAU?

The recorded mileage for J161 EAU is 75,946 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is J161 EAU ULEZ compliant?

No, J161 EAU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1992 Talbot Express 1.9L Diesel · J161 EAU

J161 EAU

1992 Talbot Express (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1992. Recorded mileage 75,946 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: TALBOT EXPRESS
Year / Origin: 1992
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 10/06/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 75,946 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Valid until 10/06/2025

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Mileage: 75,946 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1992
Engine: 1905cc

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J161 EAU Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2024
75,946 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)

! Older vehicle

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J161 EAU Mileage History

16/09/202274,591 mi
22/09/202274,607 mi+16 mi
27/10/202375,945 mi+1,338 mi
31/05/202475,946 mi+1 mi
12/06/202475,946 mi

Average of roughly 780 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

J161 EAU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Sept 2026, 21:09

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Talbot Express (J161 EAU) between September 2022 and June 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 12 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 21 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: “Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.

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