1991 Talbot Express 2.5L Diesel · J277 DMA
1991 Talbot Express (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30/08/1991. Recorded mileage 108,071 miles. MOT valid until 09/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,071 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1991
- Engine
- 2500cc
J277 DMA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
- 108,071 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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J277 DMA Mileage History
- 11/05/2023103,381 mi
- 03/06/2024104,970 mi+1,589 mi
- 30/10/2024106,210 mi+1,240 mi
- 04/12/2025108,060 mi+1,850 mi
- 10/12/2025108,071 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 1,814 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J277 DMA 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 (J277 DMA) between May 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 December 2025 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: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (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: “Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (a))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”.
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