Official DVLA Record

1994 Talbot Express 2.5L Diesel · L398 EKM

L398 EKM

1994 Talbot Express (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1994. Recorded mileage 117,294 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
TALBOT EXPRESS
Year / Origin
1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
MOT Status
Valid until 28/01/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
117,294 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 28/01/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1994
Engine
2500cc
Mechanical Assessment

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L398 EKM Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 23/02/2026
  • 117,294 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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L398 EKM Mileage History

  1. 27/08/2021112,167 mi
  2. 03/01/2023115,432 mi+3,265 mi
  3. 23/01/2024116,897 mi+1,465 mi
  4. 29/01/2025116,901 mi+4 mi
  5. 23/02/2026117,294 mi+393 mi

Average of roughly 1,141 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

L398 EKM MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 21 Jun 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 Express (L398 EKM) between August 2021 and February 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 23 February 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

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