1994 Talbot Express 2.5L Diesel · L736 FOA
1994 Talbot Express (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1994. Recorded mileage 92,437 miles. MOT valid until 13/05/2027. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,437 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
L736 FOA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 92,437 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
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L736 FOA Mileage History
- 26/04/202488,428 mi
- 02/05/202488,444 mi+16 mi
- 08/05/202590,988 mi+2,544 mi
- 18/03/202692,436 mi+1,448 mi
- 20/04/202692,437 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,022 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L736 FOA 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 (L736 FOA) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 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 (16 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Windscreen (3 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 Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength”; “Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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