1994 Talbot Express 2.5L Diesel · L386 DTX
1994 Talbot Express (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1994. Recorded mileage 81,231 miles. MOT valid until 04/08/2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/08/2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,231 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 2500cc
L386 DTX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 81,231 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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L386 DTX Mileage History
- 11/07/202381,198 mi
- 18/03/202481,202 mi+4 mi
- 20/02/202581,206 mi+4 mi
- 05/06/202681,227 mi+21 mi
- 06/08/202681,231 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 11 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L386 DTX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Talbot Express (L386 DTX) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Front Windscreen wiper blade missing both (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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