1991 Talbot Express 1500 P 2.0L Petrol · J983 BTV
1991 Talbot Express 1500 P (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1991. Recorded mileage 93,402 miles. MOT valid until 05 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS 1500 P
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,402 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J983 BTV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 93,402 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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J983 BTV Mileage History
- 02/08/202435,361 mi
- 04/10/202435,369 mi+8 mi
- 13/01/202693,402 mi+58,033 mi
- 06/02/202693,402 mi
Average of roughly 38,326 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
J983 BTV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Talbot Express 1500 P (J983 BTV) between August 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 February 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 (14 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Emissions unable to be completed Major leak at manifold (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Body panel insecure Bonnet hinge mountings heavily corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/14/C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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