1994 Talbot Pilote 2.5L Diesel · L242 FOG
1994 Talbot Pilote (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 1994. Recorded mileage 38,721 miles. MOT expired on 04 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT PILOTE
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,721 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L242 FOG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2025
- 38,721 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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L242 FOG Mileage History
- 30/08/202236,472 mi
- 22/08/202338,061 mi+1,589 mi
- 22/08/202338,061 mi
- 31/07/202438,356 mi+295 mi
- 06/08/202538,721 mi+365 mi
Average of roughly 766 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L242 FOG 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 Pilote (L242 FOG) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 August 2025 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: Steering (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
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