1992 Talbot Express 2.5L Diesel · J486 GGU
1992 Talbot Express (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/02/1992. Recorded mileage 84,471 miles. MOT valid until 23/07/2027. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,471 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1992
- Engine
- 2498cc
J486 GGU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 84,471 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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J486 GGU Mileage History
- 25/04/202484,272 mi
- 16/07/202584,310 mi+38 mi
- 25/07/202584,310 mi
- 16/07/202684,464 mi+154 mi
- 20/07/202684,471 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 89 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J486 GGU 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 1992 Talbot Express (J486 GGU) between April 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2026 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 (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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