1994 Talbot Express 2.5L Diesel · L398 EKM
1994 Talbot Express (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 1994. Recorded mileage 117,385 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,385 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L398 EKM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 117,385 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L398 EKM 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 1994 Talbot Express (L398 EKM) between January 2025 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
L398 EKM Mileage History
- 29/01/2025116,901 mi
- 23/02/2026117,294 mi+393 mi
- 24/04/2026117,309 mi+15 mi
- 05/06/2026117,372 mi+63 mi
- 19/06/2026117,385 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 350 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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