1992 Talbot Express 2.0L Petrol · J181 EAU
1992 Talbot Express (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1992. Recorded mileage 109,304 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/07/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,304 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1992
- Engine
- 1971cc
J181 EAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/07/2024
- 109,304 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 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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J181 EAU Mileage History
- 05/11/2021104,241 mi
- 26/06/2023106,096 mi+1,855 mi
- 29/06/2023106,096 mi
- 08/07/2024109,298 mi+3,202 mi
- 19/07/2024109,304 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 1,874 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J181 EAU 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 1992 Talbot Express (J181 EAU) between November 2021 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 July 2024 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 (11 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))”; “Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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