Official DVLA Record

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D 2.5L Diesel · L688 MRC

L688 MRC

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D (2.5L, diesel). First registered 15/10/1993. Recorded mileage 45,253 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
TALBOT EXPRESS 1300 D
Year / Origin
1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 18/07/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
45,253 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 18/07/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1993
Engine
2500cc

L688 MRC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/07/2025
  • 45,253 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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L688 MRC Mileage History

  1. 09/02/202344,536 mi
  2. 21/02/202444,692 mi+156 mi
  3. 12/07/202444,692 mi
  4. 10/07/202545,253 mi+561 mi
  5. 19/07/202545,253 mi

Average of roughly 294 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

L688 MRC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Jul 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 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D (L688 MRC) between February 2023 and July 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 19 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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