1993 Talbot Express 2.0L Petrol · L490 GGS
1993 Talbot Express (2.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Aug 1993. Recorded mileage 85,277 miles. MOT valid until 25 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,277 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L490 GGS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 85,277 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L490 GGS 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 (L490 GGS) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 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: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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 Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Side repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
L490 GGS Mileage History
- 01/05/202479,051 mi
- 23/05/202581,939 mi+2,888 mi
- 27/05/202581,942 mi+3 mi
- 18/05/202685,274 mi+3,332 mi
- 19/05/202685,277 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 3,040 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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