1992 Talbot Express 2.5L Diesel · J978 FPS
1992 Talbot Express (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 1992. Recorded mileage 67,858 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,858 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J978 FPS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 67,858 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J978 FPS 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 (J978 FPS) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2026 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 (16 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Headlamp aim too high both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))”; “Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both front (1.2.1 (e))”; “Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))”.
J978 FPS Mileage History
- 23/05/202465,934 mi
- 20/05/202566,691 mi+757 mi
- 06/06/202566,711 mi+20 mi
- 04/06/202667,855 mi+1,144 mi
- 18/06/202667,858 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 930 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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