Talbot Express
White · Diesel · 1992 · 2,498 cc
J994 OFJMOT history
J994 OFJ is a white diesel Talbot Express first used on 18 Feb 1992. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 92,847 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 92,847 mi
- At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,652 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J994 OFJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Talbot
- Model
- Express
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1992
- First used
- 18 Feb 1992
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J994 OFJ was last recorded at 92,847 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 18 Jul 2016: 58,597 miles, lower than 59,596 miles on 15 Jul 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 92,847 miles · 30 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,652 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 92,847 miles
- 2025 – 90,802 miles
- 2024 – 88,464 miles
- 2022 – 86,264 miles
- 2021 – 82,605 miles
- 2020 – 76,555 miles
- 2019 – 61,159 miles
- 2018 – 60,411 miles
- 2017 – 59,788 miles
- 2016 – 58,597 miles
- 2015 – 57,375 miles
- 2014 – 57,037 miles
- 2013 – 55,367 miles
- 2012 – 51,570 miles
- 2011 – 45,862 miles
- 2010 – 41,222 miles
- 2009 – 39,810 miles
- 2008 – 38,704 miles
- 2007 – 38,476 miles
- 2006 – 38,367 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass92,847 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play nsr and osr (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008
Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge inner and outer
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
27 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass92,847 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 92,847 miles
- Test number
- 837952171584
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play nsr and osr (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail92,847 miles (+2,045)3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,847 miles
- Test number
- 538515917659
- MajorFront Service brake excessively binding nsf and osf (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play nsr and osr (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass90,802 miles (+2,338)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 90,802 miles
- Test number
- 226063132054
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play nsr and osr (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass88,464 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 88,464 miles
- Test number
- 598014743720
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on edge inner and outer
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner tyre worn on edge
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play nsr and osr (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail88,463 miles (+2,199)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,463 miles
- Test number
- 381849652132
- MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on edge inner and outer
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on edge inner
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play nsr and osr (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass86,264 miles (+3,659)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 86,264 miles
- Test number
- 759026970728
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,605 miles (+6,050)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 82,605 miles
- Test number
- 844975989519
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape, just acceptable (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass76,555 miles (+7,992)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 76,555 miles
- Test number
- 931036674339
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass68,563 miles (+7,404)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 68,563 miles
- Test number
- 473159631630
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass61,159 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 61,159 miles
- Test number
- 403154787373
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail61,159 miles (+748)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,159 miles
- Test number
- 952854003730
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorRear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.4.3 (b))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass60,411 miles (+623)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 60,411 miles
- Test number
- 673661576870
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass59,788 miles (+1,191)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 59,788 miles
- Test number
- 421394929494
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust hanger rubber missing
Pass58,597 miles (-999)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 58,597 miles
- Test number
- 479178511612
- AdvisoryFront wiper blades poor condition
- AdvisoryOffside rear lamp cracked
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPassenger seat has slight play
- AdvisoryRear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (1.1.A.3f)
Fail59,596 miles (+2,221)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,596 miles
- Test number
- 213661713657
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryFront wiper blades poor condition
- AdvisoryOffside rear lamp cracked
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPassenger seat has slight play
- AdvisoryRear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (1.1.A.3f)
Pass57,375 miles (+338)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 57,375 miles
- Test number
- 956321475190
- NoteExhaust hanger rubbers are perished
- NoteN/s driveshaft boot is slightly perished
Pass57,037 miles (+1,670)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 57,037 miles
- Test number
- 159139384186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,367 miles (+3,797)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 55,367 miles
- Test number
- 859021993136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,570 miles (+5,708)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 51,570 miles
- Test number
- 929713662199
- NoteExhaust rubbers perished.
- NoteHorn occasionally self operates.
- NoteRear bush of nearside rear leaf spring worn.
Pass45,862 miles (+4,640)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 45,862 miles
- Test number
- 107065161171
- AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Pass41,222 miles (+1,412)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 41,222 miles
- Test number
- 850062010143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,810 miles (+1,106)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 39,810 miles
- Test number
- 883619619140
- AdvisoryLeaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Pass38,704 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 38,704 miles
- Test number
- 262691528469
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteRubber exhaust mountings in poor condition
Fail38,704 miles (+228)5 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,704 miles
- Test number
- 410901328181
- Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteRubber exhaust mountings in poor condition
Pass38,476 miles (+24)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 38,476 miles
- Test number
- 870154297014
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteSlight damage to offside rear lamp lens
Fail38,452 miles (+85)2 dangerous4 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,452 miles
- Test number
- 642092487091
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
- FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteBrakeing system not fully checked due broken brake pipe and fluid leak
- NoteNearside rear brake slightly binding
- NoteSlight damage to offside rear lamp lens
Pass38,367 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 38,367 miles
- Test number
- 442007686014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J994 OFJ
- Does J994 OFJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J994 OFJ is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J994 OFJ?
- The MOT on J994 OFJ is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J994 OFJ done?
- J994 OFJ was recorded at 92,847 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 2,652 miles a year.
- Has J994 OFJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J994 OFJ has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on J994 OFJ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jul 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on J994 OFJ find?
- J994 OFJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 8 advisories: central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; central exhaust mounting defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.
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