1991 Talbot Express 1300 D 2.5L Diesel · J252 BYD
1991 Talbot Express 1300 D (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12 Sept 1991. Recorded mileage 41,308 miles. MOT valid until 26 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS 1300 D
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,308 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J252 BYD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/12/2025
- 41,308 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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J252 BYD Mileage History
- 17/05/202341,250 mi
- 24/05/202341,264 mi+14 mi
- 12/09/202441,287 mi+23 mi
- 27/12/202441,301 mi+14 mi
- 24/12/202541,308 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 22 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J252 BYD 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 1300 D (J252 BYD) between May 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 December 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 (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
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