CarVerify

Free Car Check

J161 DRC

1992 Talbot Express 1500 P

White Diesel 1971cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,002 mi
Last recorded55,002 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1500 P53,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Talbot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ161 DRC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 P
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,971cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 55,002 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 54,498 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 54,400 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 54,207 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 54,196 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 May 2016 53,922 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 53,681 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 53,658 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 53,652 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to front brake pipes

o/s cv boot in poor condition

o/s outer door handle in poor condition

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 P?

Based on 2,322 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
936
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 88
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 58
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 53
Full Talbot Express 1500 P reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J161 DRC is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 P in White with a 1,971cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express 1500 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 53,636 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J161 DRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 P typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 34 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J161 DRC?

You can check the full history of J161 DRC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J161 DRC registered?

J161 DRC is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 P, first registered on 10 March 1992.

Is J161 DRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J161 DRC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J161 DRC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J161 DRC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.