1994 Talbot Express 2.5L Diesel · M417 KOM
1994 Talbot Express (2.5L, diesel). First registered 06 Sept 1994. Recorded mileage 147,197 miles. MOT expired on 02 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,197 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M417 KOM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2025
- 147,197 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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M417 KOM Mileage History
- 04/08/2023138,620 mi
- 31/07/2024145,723 mi+7,103 mi
- 31/07/2024145,723 mi
- 01/08/2025147,197 mi+1,474 mi
- 01/08/2025147,197 mi
Average of roughly 4,302 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M417 KOM 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 (M417 KOM) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 August 2025 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: Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
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