Yes, L396 DTX is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 August 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for L396 DTX?

The MOT for L396 DTX is valid and due for renewal on or before 17 August 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of L396 DTX?

The recorded mileage for L396 DTX is 57,084 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is L396 DTX ULEZ compliant?

No, L396 DTX 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

MOT Valid

Road Tax Paid

1993 Talbot Express 2.0L Petrol · L396 DTX

L396 DTX

1993 Talbot Express (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1993. Recorded mileage 57,084 miles. MOT valid until 17/08/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.

Make & Model: TALBOT EXPRESS
Year / Origin: 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 17/08/2027
Road Tax: Taxed (01/08/2027)
Recorded Mileage: 57,084 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Valid

Valid until 17/08/2027

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/08/2027

Mileage: 57,084 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1993
Engine: 1971cc

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L396 DTX Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
57,084 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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L396 DTX Mileage History

31/05/202456,635 mi
25/06/202557,065 mi+430 mi
25/06/202557,065 mi
18/08/202657,084 mi+19 mi
19/08/202657,084 mi

Average of roughly 203 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

L396 DTX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 17:27

MOT Analysis

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 1993 Talbot Express (L396 DTX) between May 2024 and August 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 19 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 (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 20 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.

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