1993 Talbot Express 2.5L Diesel · L185 CTG
1993 Talbot Express (2.5L, diesel). First registered 26 Aug 1993. Recorded mileage 88,578 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,578 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L185 CTG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/08/2024
- 88,578 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L185 CTG 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 (L185 CTG) between March 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Rear Registration plate inscription illegible cover by rear towbar (0.1 (b))”; “Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”.
L185 CTG Mileage History
- 04/03/202284,992 mi
- 17/03/202284,995 mi+3 mi
- 26/05/202386,972 mi+1,977 mi
- 06/06/202386,974 mi+2 mi
- 12/08/202488,578 mi+1,604 mi
Average of roughly 1,468 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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