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Talbot Express

White · Petrol · 1992 · 1,971 cc

J417 DTVMOT history

J417 DTV is a white petrol Talbot Express first used on 24 Mar 1992. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 120,329 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Feb 2025
Mileage
120,329 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2024
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,094 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J417 DTV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Talbot
Model
Express
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,971 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
24 Mar 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

J417 DTV was last recorded at 120,329 miles on 1 Mar 2024, 2,272 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 May 2012: 107,460 miles, lower than 107,480 miles on 14 May 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
118,057 miles · 6 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
2,272 miles
Average per year
1,094 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 120,329 miles
  • 2023 – 118,057 miles
  • 2022 – 118,004 miles
  • 2021 – 117,975 miles
  • 2020 – 117,557 miles
  • 2019 – 117,427 miles
  • 2018 – 115,262 miles
  • 2017 – 113,414 miles
  • 2016 – 112,060 miles
  • 2015 – 110,518 miles
  • 2014 – 109,550 miles
  • 2013 – 108,687 miles
  • 2012 – 107,460 miles
  • 2011 – 105,845 miles
  • 2010 – 104,398 miles
  • 2007 – 102,523 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,329 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,329 miles (+2,272)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    120,329 miles
    Test number
    974229630170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass118,057 miles (+53)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    118,057 miles
    Test number
    172636707777
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass118,004 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    118,004 miles
    Test number
    475957162835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass117,975 miles (+418)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    117,975 miles
    Test number
    809182696900
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass117,557 miles (+130)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    117,557 miles
    Test number
    481744383372
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective REAR EXHAUST SILENCER MOUNTING WIRED TO CHASSIS (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FRONT LOWER INNER WING (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Pass117,427 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    117,427 miles
    Test number
    568287922153
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail117,425 miles (+2,163)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,425 miles
    Test number
    885237187968
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass115,262 miles (+1,848)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    115,262 miles
    Test number
    816224393790
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring hanger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass113,414 miles (+1,354)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    113,414 miles
    Test number
    811747246774
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside rear chassis at rear spring hanger corroding
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroding and repaired

  10. Pass112,060 miles (+1,542)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    112,060 miles
    Test number
    163853071891
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear spring rear hanger mounting corroding.
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroding and repaired.

  11. Pass110,518 miles (+968)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    110,518 miles
    Test number
    629941745148
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBall joint dust covers perishing
    • NoteUnderside corroding

  12. Pass109,550 miles (+1)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    109,550 miles
    Test number
    257952344401
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBall joint dust covers perishing
    • NoteC/v boots perishing
    • NoteChassis and underside corroding

  13. Fail109,549 miles (+862)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,549 miles
    Test number
    167679834168
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBall joint dust covers perishing
    • NoteC/v boots perishing
    • NoteChassis and underside corroding

  14. Pass108,687 miles (+1)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    108,687 miles
    Test number
    249457033447
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteREAR GAS PIPES EXCESSIVE CORRODED FOR LIVING AREA.

  15. Fail108,686 miles (+1,226)7 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,686 miles
    Test number
    868848623164
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteREAR GAS PIPES EXCESSIVE CORRODED FOR LIVING AREA.

  16. Pass107,460 miles (-20)1 dangerous4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    107,460 miles
    Test number
    407466132102
    • DangerousGAS PIPES CORRODED AND RUSTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
    • NoteOCCASIONAL SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R
    • NoteTRAILER ELECTRICAL SOCKET INSECURE.

  17. Fail107,480 miles (+1,635)1 dangerous2 failures1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,480 miles
    Test number
    658825132136
    • DangerousGAS PIPES CORRODED AND RUSTED
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
    • NoteOCCASIONAL SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R
    • NoteTRAILER ELECTRICAL SOCKET INSECURE.

  18. Pass105,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    105,845 miles
    Test number
    256684371008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail105,845 miles (+1,447)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,845 miles
    Test number
    486243471052
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  20. Pass104,398 miles (+1,875)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    104,398 miles
    Test number
    154796090076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass102,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    102,523 miles
    Test number
    222784627389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail102,523 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,523 miles
    Test number
    792034827301
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about J417 DTV

Does J417 DTV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J417 DTV expired on 28 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J417 DTV?
The MOT on J417 DTV expired on 28 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J417 DTV done?
J417 DTV was recorded at 120,329 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2024, an average of 1,094 miles a year.
Has J417 DTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J417 DTV has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on J417 DTV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J417 DTV find?
J417 DTV passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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