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Talbot Express

White · Petrol · 1991 · 1,971 cc

H509 LLJMOT history

H509 LLJ is a white petrol Talbot Express first used on 7 Mar 1991. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 92,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
92,915 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,436 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H509 LLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Talbot
Model
Express
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,971 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
7 Mar 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

H509 LLJ was last recorded at 92,915 miles on 15 May 2026, 1,442 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,473 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,442 miles
Average per year
1,436 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,915 miles
  • 2025 – 91,473 miles
  • 2024 – 90,612 miles
  • 2023 – 89,615 miles
  • 2022 – 88,030 miles
  • 2021 – 85,224 miles
  • 2019 – 83,282 miles
  • 2018 – 83,186 miles
  • 2017 – 83,155 miles
  • 2016 – 83,100 miles
  • 2015 – 82,774 miles
  • 2014 – 80,945 miles
  • 2013 – 80,168 miles
  • 2012 – 79,611 miles
  • 2009 – 78,471 miles
  • 2008 – 76,782 miles
  • 2007 – 64,819 miles
  • 2006 – 63,949 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,915 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch/ sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch, close to jack point

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front discs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,915 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    92,915 miles
    Test number
    648748365452
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail92,915 miles (+1,442)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,915 miles
    Test number
    182625526913
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass91,473 miles (+17)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    91,473 miles
    Test number
    218607461474
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch, close to jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch/ sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail91,456 miles (+844)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,456 miles
    Test number
    177203548331
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch, close to jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch, close to jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch/ sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass90,612 miles (+997)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    90,612 miles
    Test number
    767496639203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch close to jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch close to jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch/ sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass89,615 miles (+1,585)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    89,615 miles
    Test number
    822608841654
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch/sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass88,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    88,030 miles
    Test number
    227583190269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail88,030 miles (+2,806)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,030 miles
    Test number
    669363035070
    • MajorRear Brake valve leaking Compensator valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass85,224 miles (+1,942)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    85,224 miles
    Test number
    143066310318
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass83,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    83,282 miles
    Test number
    965167036560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail83,282 miles (+96)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,282 miles
    Test number
    308085144937
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass83,186 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    83,186 miles
    Test number
    119139306021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail83,186 miles (+31)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,186 miles
    Test number
    137656921547
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass83,155 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    83,155 miles
    Test number
    311328332721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,100 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    83,100 miles
    Test number
    336797305229
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded

  16. Fail83,091 miles (+317)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,091 miles
    Test number
    190431375171
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded

  17. Fail82,774 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,774 miles
    Test number
    337567015416
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)

  18. Pass82,774 miles (+1,829)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    82,774 miles
    Test number
    398457215419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,945 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    80,945 miles
    Test number
    497659464147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail80,934 miles (+766)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,934 miles
    Test number
    195988564124
    • FailureSeat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass80,168 miles (+3)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    80,168 miles
    Test number
    107798603100
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth front seat swivel mechanisms have play in them

  22. Fail80,165 miles (+554)7 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,165 miles
    Test number
    947427403114
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth front seat swivel mechanisms have play in them

  23. Pass79,611 miles (+1)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    79,611 miles
    Test number
    458829272067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteOffside front inner sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

  24. Fail79,610 miles (+1,139)7 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,610 miles
    Test number
    337059062043
    • FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteOffside front inner sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

  25. Pass78,471 miles (+1,689)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    78,471 miles
    Test number
    693701979089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteExhaust in poor condition needs replacing

  26. Pass76,782 miles (+11,963)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    76,782 miles
    Test number
    983378868044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass64,819 miles (+870)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    64,819 miles
    Test number
    553963777046
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront discs rusty
    • NoteN/s/f tyre perished
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing low and perished
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing low
    • NoteSlight play n/s/r wheel bearing
    • NoteSurface rust on exhaust

  28. Pass63,949 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    63,949 miles
    Test number
    161372476490
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside front bottom balljoint dustcover split
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteRear tyres getting low on tread

Questions about H509 LLJ

Does H509 LLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H509 LLJ is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on H509 LLJ?
The MOT on H509 LLJ is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H509 LLJ done?
H509 LLJ was recorded at 92,915 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 1,436 miles a year.
Has H509 LLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H509 LLJ has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2026.
Has the mileage on H509 LLJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on H509 LLJ find?
H509 LLJ passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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