1991 Talbot Express 1000 P 2.0L Petrol · J242 ECA
1991 Talbot Express 1000 P (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1991. Recorded mileage 92,272 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS 1000 P
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,272 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J242 ECA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2025
- 92,272 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J242 ECA 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 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P (J242 ECA) between November 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 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: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
J242 ECA Mileage History
- 23/11/202290,210 mi
- 25/11/202290,220 mi+10 mi
- 11/06/202490,593 mi+373 mi
- 11/06/202490,593 mi
- 05/06/202592,272 mi+1,679 mi
Average of roughly 814 miles per year across 5 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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