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1994 Talbot Express 2.0L Petrol · L838 DTA

L838 DTA

1994 Talbot Express (2.0L, petrol). First registered 06/04/1994. Recorded mileage 81,950 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 25/11/2025
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1994
Engine
1971cc

L838 DTA Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2024
  • 81,950 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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L838 DTA Mileage History

  1. 18/11/202277,575 mi
  2. 26/11/202378,345 mi+770 mi
  3. 26/11/202378,345 mi
  4. 25/11/202481,950 mi+3,605 mi
  5. 25/11/202481,950 mi

Average of roughly 2,165 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

L838 DTA MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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 (L838 DTA) between November 2022 and November 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 25 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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