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Talbot Express

White · Petrol · 1992 · 1,971 cc

J421 DTVMOT history

J421 DTV is a white petrol Talbot Express first used on 26 Jun 1992. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 69,343 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
69,343 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,069 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J421 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
26 Jun 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J421 DTV was last recorded at 69,343 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,335 miles · 30 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
1,069 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,343 miles
  • 2019 – 69,296 miles
  • 2018 – 68,766 miles
  • 2016 – 68,762 miles
  • 2015 – 68,063 miles
  • 2014 – 66,313 miles
  • 2013 – 64,405 miles
  • 2012 – 64,290 miles
  • 2010 – 59,253 miles
  • 2009 – 57,825 miles
  • 2008 – 53,412 miles
  • 2007 – 51,142 miles
  • 2006 – 47,807 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,343 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.

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,343 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    69,343 miles
    Test number
    549588552643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail69,335 miles (+39)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,335 miles
    Test number
    943116130635
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested NO EFFORT 0SR FOOTBRAKE & BOTH HANDBRAKE (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass69,296 miles (+530)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,296 miles
    Test number
    176469182556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,766 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    68,766 miles
    Test number
    152205663440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,762 miles (+699)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    68,762 miles
    Test number
    477844351999
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency just met 17%
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency just met, 50%

  6. Pass68,063 miles (+1,750)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    68,063 miles
    Test number
    137938045039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Pass66,313 miles (+1,908)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    66,313 miles
    Test number
    577747654099
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass64,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    64,405 miles
    Test number
    139209543477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail64,405 miles (+115)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,405 miles
    Test number
    646206043063
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass64,290 miles (+5,037)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    64,290 miles
    Test number
    495968742060
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass59,253 miles (+1,428)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    59,253 miles
    Test number
    110939530212
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass57,825 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    57,825 miles
    Test number
    912060649258
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail57,803 miles (+4,391)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,803 miles
    Test number
    902439739231
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass53,412 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    53,412 miles
    Test number
    363145428435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail53,393 miles (+2,251)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,393 miles
    Test number
    670640628265
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass51,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    51,142 miles
    Test number
    483667527220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail51,142 miles (+3,335)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,142 miles
    Test number
    830597227205
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  18. Pass47,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    47,807 miles
    Test number
    333186326430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J421 DTV

Does J421 DTV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J421 DTV is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on J421 DTV?
The MOT on J421 DTV is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J421 DTV done?
J421 DTV was recorded at 69,343 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 1,069 miles a year.
Has J421 DTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J421 DTV has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on J421 DTV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on J421 DTV find?
J421 DTV passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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