1992 Talbot 2.5L Diesel · J953 DWU
1992 Talbot (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03/06/1992. Recorded mileage 68,364 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,364 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1992
- Engine
- 2500cc
J953 DWU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2025
- 68,364 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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J953 DWU Mileage History
- 12/09/202568,355 mi
- 22/09/202568,364 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 324 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
J953 DWU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Talbot Unknown (J953 DWU) between September 2025 and September 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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