1992 Talbot Express 2.5L Diesel · J978 FPS
1992 Talbot Express (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 1992. Recorded mileage 66,711 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,711 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J978 FPS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2025
- 66,711 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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J978 FPS Mileage History
- 10/05/202365,161 mi
- 17/05/202365,165 mi+4 mi
- 23/05/202465,934 mi+769 mi
- 20/05/202566,691 mi+757 mi
- 06/06/202566,711 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 747 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J978 FPS 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 (J978 FPS) between May 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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