1993 Talbot Express 2.0L Petrol · L512 DVH
1993 Talbot Express (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1993. Recorded mileage 56,780 miles. MOT valid until 27 May 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 May 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,780 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L512 DVH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 56,780 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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L512 DVH Mileage History
- 23/04/202455,483 mi
- 24/04/202455,483 mi
- 25/04/202556,112 mi+629 mi
- 25/04/202556,112 mi
- 29/05/202656,780 mi+668 mi
Average of roughly 618 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L512 DVH 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 1993 Talbot Express (L512 DVH) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 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: Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (”; “Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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