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1992 Talbot Express 2.0L Petrol · J278 JDL

J278 JDL

1992 Talbot Express (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27/02/1992. Recorded mileage 68,258 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 16/04/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1992
Engine
1971cc

J278 JDL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2025
  • 68,258 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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J278 JDL Mileage History

  1. 04/04/202265,365 mi
  2. 11/04/202366,181 mi+816 mi
  3. 17/04/202366,182 mi+1 mi
  4. 22/03/202467,138 mi+956 mi
  5. 01/04/202568,258 mi+1,120 mi

Average of roughly 967 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

J278 JDL MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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 (J278 JDL) between April 2022 and April 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 01 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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