1994 Talbot Express 2.0L Petrol · L551 FHO
1994 Talbot Express (2.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Mar 1994. Recorded mileage 55,083 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,083 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L551 FHO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 55,083 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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L551 FHO Mileage History
- 26/04/202346,418 mi
- 01/08/202447,595 mi+1,177 mi
- 29/07/202551,704 mi+4,109 mi
- 01/08/202551,715 mi+11 mi
- 29/07/202655,083 mi+3,368 mi
Average of roughly 2,660 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L551 FHO 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 (L551 FHO) between April 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Emissions unable to be completed Vehicle started to over heat and was failing on lambda before test was aborted (8.2.1.2”; “Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
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