1993 Talbot Express 2.5L Diesel · L354 DNF
1993 Talbot Express (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1993. Recorded mileage 24,595 miles. MOT valid until 06/10/2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/10/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,595 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 2500cc
L354 DNF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 24,595 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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L354 DNF Mileage History
- 16/06/202324,574 mi
- 26/04/202424,576 mi+2 mi
- 26/06/202424,580 mi+4 mi
- 07/10/202524,595 mi+15 mi
- 08/10/202524,595 mi
Average of roughly 9 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L354 DNF 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 (L354 DNF) between June 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2025 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: Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Windscreen washer not working fronts wipers also not tested (3.5 (a))”; “Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure all 4 rubbers broken (6.1.2 (a))”.
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