1994 Talbot Express 2.5L Diesel · L242 BDF
1994 Talbot Express (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 May 1994. Recorded mileage 83,698 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,698 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L242 BDF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2026
- 83,698 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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L242 BDF Mileage History
- 01/06/202279,352 mi
- 12/05/202380,412 mi+1,060 mi
- 15/05/202481,441 mi+1,029 mi
- 20/05/202583,077 mi+1,636 mi
- 04/06/202683,698 mi+621 mi
Average of roughly 1,084 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L242 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 (L242 BDF) between June 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
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