1994 Talbot Express 2.5L Diesel · L840 DTA
1994 Talbot Express (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25 Mar 1994. Recorded mileage 122,806 miles. MOT valid until 09 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,806 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L840 DTA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 122,806 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L840 DTA 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 (L840 DTA) between June 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 March 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: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (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: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
L840 DTA Mileage History
- 05/06/2024118,616 mi
- 05/06/2024118,616 mi
- 22/05/2025122,804 mi+4,188 mi
- 24/02/2026122,806 mi+2 mi
- 10/03/2026122,806 mi
Average of roughly 2,380 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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