1993 Talbot Express 1300 P 2.0L Petrol · L778 ETF
1993 Talbot Express 1300 P (2.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Sept 1993. Recorded mileage 69,377 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS 1300 P
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,377 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L778 ETF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 69,377 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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L778 ETF Mileage History
- 01/07/202367,734 mi
- 12/09/202469,084 mi+1,350 mi
- 25/09/202469,049 mi-35 mi
- 02/10/202569,372 mi+323 mi
- 07/10/202569,377 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 724 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
L778 ETF 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 1300 P (L778 ETF) between July 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 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: Lighting (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 unable to be tested due to condition of clutch (1.2.1 (g))”; “Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
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