1992 Talbot Express 1300 D 2.5L Diesel · J228 EUG
1992 Talbot Express 1300 D (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07 Feb 1992. Recorded mileage 81,802 miles. MOT expired on 07 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS 1300 D
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,802 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J228 EUG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2023
- 81,802 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J228 EUG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D (J228 EUG) between April 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 May 2023 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: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
J228 EUG Mileage History
- 27/04/202280,833 mi
- 29/04/202280,836 mi+3 mi
- 09/05/202381,802 mi+966 mi
Average of roughly 939 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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