1994 Talbot Express 2.0L Petrol · L240 BDF
1994 Talbot Express (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1994. Recorded mileage 69,902 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,902 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L240 BDF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2026
- 69,902 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L240 BDF 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 (L240 BDF) between August 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
L240 BDF Mileage History
- 15/08/202268,255 mi
- 16/08/202268,255 mi
- 18/08/202368,814 mi+559 mi
- 21/08/202469,498 mi+684 mi
- 11/06/202669,902 mi+404 mi
Average of roughly 431 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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