Is the Talbot Express ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 5,831 MOT tests, around 0% of Talbot Expresses still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 100% are likely to be charged.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 51% petrol, 48% diesel. Petrol Expresses in the data are mostly from years that are unlikely to comply. Diesel Expresses in the data are mostly from years that are unlikely to comply.
- Likely compliant
- 0%
- Likely charged
- 100%
- Depends on the car
- 0%
- MOT tests analysed
- 5,831
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Express ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Expresses of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Likely charged295 tested | Likely charged460 tested |
| 1993 | Likely charged419 tested | Likely charged637 tested |
| 1992 | Likely charged495 tested | Likely charged548 tested |
| 1991 | Likely charged518 tested | Likely charged451 tested |
| 1990 | Likely charged510 tested | Likely charged352 tested |
| 1989 | Likely charged409 tested | Likely charged225 tested |
| 1988 | Likely charged171 tested | Likely charged68 tested |
| 1987 | Likely charged70 tested | Likely charged15 tested |
| 1986 | Likely charged43 tested | Likely charged16 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Express
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Petrol (51% of Expresses tested): most cars in our data are from years unlikely to comply.
- Diesel (48% of Expresses tested): most cars in our data are from years unlikely to comply.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Expresses fare at the MOT too: see the Talbot Express MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Talbot Express for London: what the MOT data shows
The Talbot Expresses in this data were first registered between 1986 and 1994. 1993 was the most common year, with 1,061 tests (18% of the total), and half were registered in 1991 or later.
Almost every Express in the data is from a year likely to comply, so age and condition matter more than ULEZ when choosing one. The newest (1994) passed first time 52% of the time at 78,391 miles on average, and the oldest (1986) passed 54% at 89,738 miles.
Whichever year you choose, check the Express's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (17.9% of tests); body and structure: "constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt" (7.7%); suspension: "prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength" (7.7%). The most frequent advisory was "has excessive play", on 20.2% of tests.
Overall, 53% of Expresses passed first time, well below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 82,044 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
About this data
Based on 5,831 first MOT tests of the Talbot Express carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 5,831 MOT tests say about the Talbot Express and London's ULEZ.
Is the Talbot Express ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 0% of Expresses on the road are likely compliant and 100% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Express years are ULEZ compliant?
The petrol cars in our data are older than 2006, so many won't comply. Check the exact vehicle's Euro standard.
Is a diesel Express ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Expresses from 1994 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Express is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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