1993 Talbot Express 1300 D 2.5L Diesel · L261 ECX
1993 Talbot Express 1300 D (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1993. Recorded mileage 111,008 miles. MOT valid until 18/02/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS 1300 D
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,008 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 2498cc
L261 ECX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 111,008 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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L261 ECX Mileage History
- 19/02/2024110,501 mi
- 04/02/2025110,968 mi+467 mi
- 04/02/2025110,968 mi
- 09/02/2026111,005 mi+37 mi
- 18/02/2026111,008 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 254 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L261 ECX 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 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D (L261 ECX) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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 Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
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