1992 Talbot Express 2.0L Petrol · J212 ETV
1992 Talbot Express (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1992. Recorded mileage 83,968 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/07/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/07/2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,968 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
J212 ETV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2025
- 83,968 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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J212 ETV Mileage History
- 31/08/202383,676 mi
- 15/05/202483,685 mi+9 mi
- 17/05/202483,685 mi
- 26/06/202583,848 mi+163 mi
- 09/07/202583,968 mi+120 mi
Average of roughly 157 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J212 ETV 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 (J212 ETV) between August 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2025 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: Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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 Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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