No, K196 WEL is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for K196 WEL?

The MOT for K196 WEL is valid and due for renewal on or before 1 August 2022.

What is the recorded mileage of K196 WEL?

The recorded mileage for K196 WEL is 109,903 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is K196 WEL ULEZ compliant?

No, K196 WEL does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1993 Talbot Express 1500 P 2.0L Petrol · K196 WEL

K196 WEL

1993 Talbot Express 1500 P (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1993. Recorded mileage 109,903 miles. MOT expired on 01 Aug 2022. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: TALBOT EXPRESS 1500 P
Year / Origin: 1993 · Borehamwood
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 01 Aug 2022
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 109,903 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Available on IAGC

MOT Status

Expired

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Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Fuel Type

PETROL

Year

1993

Engine

1971cc

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K196 WEL Key Findings

26 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 02/08/2021
109,903 miles recorded at latest MOT
10 historical MOT failures
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring exhaust & emissions items (13 mentions)

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K196 WEL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 12 Nov 2026, 08:09

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26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Talbot Express 1500 P (K196 WEL) between January 2006 and August 2021.

The record contains 16 passes and 10 failures.

The most recent test on 02 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (13 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced doorstep, chalked yellow”.

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K196 WEL Mileage History

10/01/200653,793 mi
17/01/200653,793 mi
25/01/200759,276 mi+5,483 mi
17/01/200863,924 mi+4,648 mi
23/12/200869,086 mi+5,162 mi
05/01/200969,086 mi
20/01/201076,338 mi+7,252 mi
20/01/201182,102 mi+5,764 mi
20/01/201182,105 mi+3 mi
16/01/201286,784 mi+4,679 mi
24/01/201286,784 mi
19/11/201289,894 mi+3,110 mi
22/11/201289,894 mi
14/11/201395,246 mi+5,352 mi
20/11/201395,247 mi+1 mi
13/11/201498,158 mi+2,911 mi
18/11/201498,158 mi
11/11/2015103,528 mi+5,370 mi
17/11/2015103,574 mi+46 mi
07/10/2016105,772 mi+2,198 mi
04/09/2017107,293 mi+1,521 mi
07/09/2017107,310 mi+17 mi
09/07/2018108,504 mi+1,194 mi
22/07/2019109,735 mi+1,231 mi
29/07/2019109,766 mi+31 mi
02/08/2021109,903 mi+137 mi

Average of roughly 3,606 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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