1994 Talbot Express 2.0L Petrol · L398 DTX
1994 Talbot Express (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1994. Recorded mileage 74,653 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,653 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L398 DTX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
- 74,653 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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L398 DTX Mileage History
- 21/06/202373,984 mi
- 13/08/202474,521 mi+537 mi
- 16/08/202474,521 mi
- 22/08/202574,602 mi+81 mi
- 19/09/202574,653 mi+51 mi
Average of roughly 298 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L398 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 (L398 DTX) between June 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 September 2025 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: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Door skin (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle O/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))”.
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