1994 Talbot Express 2.5L Diesel · L252 RYA
1994 Talbot Express (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13/05/1994. Recorded mileage 88,636 miles. MOT valid until 12/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,636 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 2500cc
L252 RYA Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 88,636 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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L252 RYA Mileage History
- 10/05/200661,152 mi
- 10/05/200661,152 mi
- 30/04/200764,115 mi+2,963 mi
- 04/05/200764,131 mi+16 mi
- 29/05/200868,731 mi+4,600 mi
- 20/05/200971,038 mi+2,307 mi
- 29/05/200971,055 mi+17 mi
- 26/05/201075,219 mi+4,164 mi
- 02/06/201075,222 mi+3 mi
- 13/05/201175,932 mi+710 mi
- 13/05/201175,932 mi
- 16/05/201277,471 mi+1,539 mi
- 15/05/201378,414 mi+943 mi
- 21/05/201378,429 mi+15 mi
- 15/05/201479,312 mi+883 mi
- 15/05/201580,002 mi+690 mi
- 20/05/201680,806 mi+804 mi
- 04/05/201781,425 mi+619 mi
- 08/05/201781,434 mi+9 mi
- 03/05/201882,173 mi+739 mi
- 20/06/201983,505 mi+1,332 mi
- 30/07/202184,942 mi+1,437 mi
- 19/07/202285,735 mi+793 mi
- 11/08/202285,775 mi+40 mi
- 04/08/202386,889 mi+1,114 mi
- 11/04/202587,951 mi+1,062 mi
- 11/04/202587,951 mi
- 14/04/202688,636 mi+685 mi
Average of roughly 1,379 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
L252 RYA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Talbot Express (L252 RYA) between May 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (21 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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