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1994 Talbot Express 1500 P 2.0L Petrol · L477 OPW

L477 OPW

1994 Talbot Express 1500 P (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1994. Recorded mileage 79,785 miles. MOT status: No details held by DVLA. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
TALBOT EXPRESS 1500 P
Year / Origin
1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
No details held by DVLA
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
79,785 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
No details held by DVLA
No test records found
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1994
Engine
1971cc

L477 OPW Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 08/01/2007
  • 79,785 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 22 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 Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

! MOT Status Unknown
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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L477 OPW Mileage History

  1. 06/01/200676,052 mi
  2. 12/01/2006760,052 mi+684,000 mi
  3. 08/01/200779,785 mi-680,267 mi

Average of roughly 3,717 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

L477 OPW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 15:07
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Talbot Express 1500 P (L477 OPW) between January 2006 and January 2007.

The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 08 January 2007 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 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: “Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)”; “Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)”; “Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)”.

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