No, J167 DRC is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for J167 DRC?

The MOT for J167 DRC is valid and due for renewal on or before 11 April 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of J167 DRC?

The recorded mileage for J167 DRC is 86,189 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is J167 DRC ULEZ compliant?

No, J167 DRC does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1992 Talbot Express 2.5L Diesel · J167 DRC

J167 DRC

1992 Talbot Express (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28/04/1992. Recorded mileage 86,189 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: TALBOT EXPRESS
Year / Origin: 1992
MOT Status: Valid until 11/04/2026
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 86,189 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 11/04/2026

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 86,189 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1992
Engine: 2500cc

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J167 DRC Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2025
86,189 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
16 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (23 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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J167 DRC Mileage History

12/04/202386,169 mi
10/04/202486,173 mi+4 mi
12/04/202486,173 mi
31/03/202586,189 mi+16 mi
04/04/202586,189 mi

Average of roughly 10 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

J167 DRC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 20 Sept 2026, 05:25

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Talbot Express (J167 DRC) between April 2023 and April 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 04 April 2025 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: Lighting (23 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 80 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: “Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.

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