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Talbot Express

White · Petrol · 1992 · 1,971 cc

J478 UANMOT history

J478 UAN is a white petrol Talbot Express first used on 7 Mar 1992. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 47,188 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
47,188 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
784 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J478 UAN
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
7 Mar 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J478 UAN was last recorded at 47,188 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 408 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Jul 2010: 35,877 miles, lower than 338,820 miles on 29 Jul 2009.

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
46,780 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
408 miles
Average per year
784 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,188 miles
  • 2025 – 46,780 miles
  • 2023 – 46,578 miles
  • 2022 – 45,635 miles
  • 2021 – 45,037 miles
  • 2020 – 44,625 miles
  • 2019 – 44,105 miles
  • 2018 – 42,687 miles
  • 2017 – 42,339 miles
  • 2016 – 42,250 miles
  • 2015 – 41,564 miles
  • 2014 – 40,284 miles
  • 2013 – 39,995 miles
  • 2012 – 38,202 miles
  • 2011 – 37,681 miles
  • 2010 – 35,877 miles
  • 2009 – 338,820 miles
  • 2008 – 33,595 miles
  • 2007 – 32,432 miles
  • 2006 – 31,385 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,188 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides control arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot perished slightly
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBoth sides brake discs slightly corroded

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,188 miles (+408)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    47,188 miles
    Test number
    589674335253
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides control arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot perished slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides brake discs slightly corroded

  2. Pass46,780 miles (+19)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    46,780 miles
    Test number
    200976797810
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter o/s/f cv boot slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail46,761 miles (+183)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,761 miles
    Test number
    355206710230
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass46,578 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    46,578 miles
    Test number
    254373065953
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Fail46,556 miles (+90)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,556 miles
    Test number
    546017463488
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Fail46,466 miles (+831)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,466 miles
    Test number
    478712224119
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise fitting new exhaust mounting rubbers

  7. Pass45,635 miles (+598)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    45,635 miles
    Test number
    885858747873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass45,037 miles (+412)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    45,037 miles
    Test number
    570052716982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,625 miles (+520)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    44,625 miles
    Test number
    426321525642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,105 miles (+1,418)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    44,105 miles
    Test number
    895317333705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,687 miles (+348)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    42,687 miles
    Test number
    656648008489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,339 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    42,339 miles
    Test number
    686627400041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,250 miles (+686)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    42,250 miles
    Test number
    305242698432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,564 miles (+1,280)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    41,564 miles
    Test number
    156270683349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,284 miles (+289)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    40,284 miles
    Test number
    906772944246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    39,995 miles
    Test number
    318091143468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail39,995 miles (+1,793)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,995 miles
    Test number
    918041943267
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  18. Pass38,202 miles (+521)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    38,202 miles
    Test number
    308234842200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,681 miles (+1,804)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    37,681 miles
    Test number
    299944431256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,877 miles (-302,943)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    35,877 miles
    Test number
    893050710265
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass338,820 miles (+305,225)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    338,820 miles
    Test number
    113930819210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteWipers blades done

  22. Pass33,595 miles (+1,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    33,595 miles
    Test number
    723740798113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass32,432 miles (+1,047)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    32,432 miles
    Test number
    992885367100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,385 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    31,385 miles
    Test number
    763517156197
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteExhaust thwisted at middle joint tail pipe close to ground

Questions about J478 UAN

Does J478 UAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J478 UAN is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on J478 UAN?
The MOT on J478 UAN is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J478 UAN done?
J478 UAN was recorded at 47,188 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 784 miles a year.
Has J478 UAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J478 UAN has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on J478 UAN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Jul 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J478 UAN find?
J478 UAN passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides control arm bushes perished; offside front outer cv boot perished slightly; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 3 more.

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