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1994 Talbot Express 2.0L Petrol · L544 MLS

L544 MLS

1994 Talbot Express (2.0L, petrol). First registered 04/03/1994. Recorded mileage 98,284 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
TALBOT EXPRESS
Year / Origin
1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 19/02/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
98,284 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 19/02/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1994
Engine
1971cc

L544 MLS Key Findings

  • 35 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 13/02/2026
  • 98,284 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 17 historical MOT failures
  • 22 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (36 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
! Older vehicle
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L544 MLS Mileage History

  1. 20/07/200672,816 mi
  2. 02/06/200776,648 mi+3,832 mi
  3. 04/06/200776,648 mi
  4. 27/06/200879,215 mi+2,567 mi
  5. 27/06/200879,215 mi
  6. 24/03/201080,160 mi+945 mi
  7. 26/03/201080,160 mi
  8. 12/04/201180,979 mi+819 mi
  9. 14/04/201180,986 mi+7 mi
  10. 18/07/201281,437 mi+451 mi
  11. 24/07/201281,455 mi+18 mi
  12. 23/07/201383,447 mi+1,992 mi
  13. 26/07/201383,449 mi+2 mi
  14. 16/06/201485,241 mi+1,792 mi
  15. 18/06/201485,241 mi
  16. 13/05/201585,254 mi+13 mi
  17. 14/05/201585,254 mi
  18. 23/09/201685,596 mi+342 mi
  19. 19/09/201787,378 mi+1,782 mi
  20. 02/10/201787,378 mi
  21. 01/10/201889,810 mi+2,432 mi
  22. 22/10/201889,816 mi+6 mi
  23. 16/10/201991,868 mi+2,052 mi
  24. 21/10/201991,868 mi
  25. 21/10/202094,008 mi+2,140 mi
  26. 02/11/202094,008 mi
  27. 07/10/202195,214 mi+1,206 mi
  28. 11/10/202195,218 mi+4 mi
  29. 11/10/202296,563 mi+1,345 mi
  30. 11/01/202396,565 mi+2 mi
  31. 08/02/202497,782 mi+1,217 mi
  32. 20/02/202497,782 mi
  33. 11/02/202598,117 mi+335 mi
  34. 13/02/202698,284 mi+167 mi

Average of roughly 1,301 miles per year across 34 recorded odometer readings.

L544 MLS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 13:41
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

35 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Talbot Express (L544 MLS) between July 2006 and February 2026.

The record contains 18 passes and 17 failures.

The most recent test on 13 February 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (36 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (27 issues), Lighting (25 issues), Bodywork (22 issues), Suspension (17 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 34 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 Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged both (1.1.11 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”; “Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly r”.

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