The road tax status for L171 ORA is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for L171 ORA?

The MOT for L171 ORA is valid and due for renewal on or before 18 April 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of L171 ORA?

The recorded mileage for L171 ORA is 124,793 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is L171 ORA ULEZ compliant?

No, L171 ORA does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1994 Talbot Express 1.9L Petrol · L171 ORA

L171 ORA

1994 Talbot Express (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1994. Recorded mileage 124,793 miles. MOT valid until 18/04/2027.

Make & Model: TALBOT EXPRESS
Year / Origin: 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 18/04/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 124,793 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 18/04/2027

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Mileage: 124,793 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1994
Engine: 1905cc

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L171 ORA Key Findings

37 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
124,793 miles recorded at latest MOT
17 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (43 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

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L171 ORA Mileage History

06/07/200655,017 mi
08/07/200655,017 mi
05/07/200758,837 mi+3,820 mi
09/07/200861,588 mi+2,751 mi
09/07/200861,588 mi
08/07/200964,107 mi+2,519 mi
15/07/200964,107 mi
08/07/201067,696 mi+3,589 mi
08/07/201067,696 mi
06/07/201171,626 mi+3,930 mi
12/07/201171,655 mi+29 mi
18/06/201273,661 mi+2,006 mi
18/06/201273,661 mi
24/06/201380,546 mi+6,885 mi
30/06/201490,217 mi+9,671 mi
14/07/201592,502 mi+2,285 mi
16/07/201592,512 mi+10 mi
21/07/201698,740 mi+6,228 mi
20/06/2017107,858 mi+9,118 mi
02/06/2018113,920 mi+6,062 mi
07/06/2018113,932 mi+12 mi
07/06/2018113,939 mi+7 mi
20/06/2019117,665 mi+3,726 mi
10/07/2019117,686 mi+21 mi
14/09/2020119,580 mi+1,894 mi
27/10/2020119,602 mi+22 mi
14/10/2021123,264 mi+3,662 mi
01/02/2022124,146 mi+882 mi
03/03/2022124,156 mi+10 mi
13/03/2023124,226 mi+70 mi
13/03/2023124,226 mi
16/02/2024123,918 mi-308 mi
03/04/2024123,940 mi+22 mi
11/04/2025124,360 mi+420 mi
18/04/2025124,370 mi+10 mi
16/04/2026124,792 mi+422 mi
20/04/2026124,793 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 3,526 miles per year across 37 recorded odometer readings.

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

L171 ORA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 21:03

MOT Analysis

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

37 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Talbot Express (L171 ORA) between July 2006 and April 2026.

The record contains 20 passes and 17 failures.

The most recent test on 20 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 17 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (43 issues), Brakes (42 issues), Lighting (23 issues), Bodywork (17 issues), Tyres (13 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 90 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: “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.

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