1994 Talbot Express 1300 D 2.5L Diesel · L254 ONN
1994 Talbot Express 1300 D (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08 Apr 1994. Recorded mileage 97,266 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS 1300 D
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,266 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L254 ONN Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2026
- 97,266 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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L254 ONN Mileage History
- 18/04/200650,554 mi
- 21/04/200650,557 mi+3 mi
- 01/06/200650,723 mi+166 mi
- 18/06/200754,624 mi+3,901 mi
- 21/06/200754,624 mi
- 21/08/200754,930 mi+306 mi
- 26/07/200858,408 mi+3,478 mi
- 29/07/200858,408 mi
- 07/08/200959,919 mi+1,511 mi
- 12/08/200960,089 mi+170 mi
- 09/08/201062,046 mi+1,957 mi
- 17/08/201163,863 mi+1,817 mi
- 19/08/201163,871 mi+8 mi
- 23/06/201264,586 mi+715 mi
- 15/03/201365,277 mi+691 mi
- 18/03/201365,277 mi
- 11/03/201469,737 mi+4,460 mi
- 09/03/201573,958 mi+4,221 mi
- 07/03/201678,404 mi+4,446 mi
- 27/02/201781,978 mi+3,574 mi
- 10/03/201781,980 mi+2 mi
- 28/02/201884,684 mi+2,704 mi
- 28/02/201884,684 mi
- 01/03/201987,976 mi+3,292 mi
- 21/03/202090,584 mi+2,608 mi
- 23/03/202192,254 mi+1,670 mi
- 14/07/202192,357 mi+103 mi
- 18/06/202293,573 mi+1,216 mi
- 24/06/202394,725 mi+1,152 mi
- 22/06/202495,688 mi+963 mi
- 14/06/202596,653 mi+965 mi
- 27/06/202697,266 mi+613 mi
Average of roughly 2,314 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
L254 ONN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D (L254 ONN) between April 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 24 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 27 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Bodywork (3 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: “Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings”; “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (”; “Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
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