1991 Talbot Express 1300 P 2.0L Petrol · J272 DMA
1991 Talbot Express 1300 P (2.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Aug 1991. Recorded mileage 40,598 miles. MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS 1300 P
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,598 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J272 DMA Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
- 40,598 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J272 DMA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P (J272 DMA) between August 2005 and February 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 23 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.
J272 DMA Mileage History
- 19/08/200527,648 mi
- 29/08/200628,920 mi+1,272 mi
- 05/09/200628,958 mi+38 mi
- 03/09/200730,484 mi+1,526 mi
- 18/08/200831,898 mi+1,414 mi
- 27/08/200932,726 mi+828 mi
- 10/08/201033,391 mi+665 mi
- 17/08/201134,462 mi+1,071 mi
- 17/08/201234,982 mi+520 mi
- 17/09/201234,990 mi+8 mi
- 19/09/201234,998 mi+8 mi
- 03/09/201335,356 mi+358 mi
- 01/09/201435,790 mi+434 mi
- 08/09/201536,148 mi+358 mi
- 09/10/201736,223 mi+75 mi
- 24/10/201736,231 mi+8 mi
- 05/10/201837,170 mi+939 mi
- 10/10/201837,179 mi+9 mi
- 21/11/201837,279 mi+100 mi
- 23/11/201837,279 mi
- 21/11/201938,323 mi+1,044 mi
- 01/12/202038,531 mi+208 mi
- 18/12/202138,608 mi+77 mi
- 13/01/202339,166 mi+558 mi
- 24/02/202439,419 mi+253 mi
- 24/02/202439,419 mi
- 22/02/202539,553 mi+134 mi
- 23/02/202640,598 mi+1,045 mi
Average of roughly 631 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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