1992 Talbot Express 2.0L Petrol · J447 DTV
1992 Talbot Express (2.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Mar 1992. Recorded mileage 51,767 miles. MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,767 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
J447 DTV Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2026
- 51,767 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (34 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J447 DTV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Talbot Express (J447 DTV) between December 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 14 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (34 issues), Suspension (22 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 62 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 Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside r”.
J447 DTV Mileage History
- 01/12/200636,284 mi
- 20/12/200736,287 mi+3 mi
- 03/02/201036,290 mi+3 mi
- 25/01/201139,111 mi+2,821 mi
- 16/02/201240,339 mi+1,228 mi
- 20/02/201240,372 mi+33 mi
- 16/07/201341,244 mi+872 mi
- 22/07/201341,244 mi
- 30/07/201441,244 mi
- 04/08/201441,244 mi
- 12/08/201541,244 mi
- 14/08/201541,244 mi
- 04/07/201941,244 mi
- 06/07/201941,244 mi
- 17/12/202043,173 mi+1,929 mi
- 13/01/202244,236 mi+1,063 mi
- 17/04/202347,964 mi+3,728 mi
- 21/04/202347,967 mi+3 mi
- 23/04/202450,561 mi+2,594 mi
- 24/04/202450,563 mi+2 mi
- 18/06/202551,764 mi+1,201 mi
- 28/01/202651,767 mi+3 mi
- 14/02/202651,767 mi
Average of roughly 806 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (J447 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as J447DTV.
VOLVO
V50
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
HONDA
VFR400R3
FORD
SIERRA
MERCEDES-BENZ
410
RENAULT
TRAFIC
SAAB
900
VOLKSWAGEN
CADDY
VOLKSWAGEN
TRANSPORTER
TALBOT
EXPRESS
KAWASAKI
EN500
MITSUBISHI
GTO
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.