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Talbot Express

White · Petrol · 1990 · 1,971 cc

H73 DMJMOT history

H73 DMJ is a white petrol Talbot Express first used on 1 Aug 1990. Its MOT expired on 11 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 66,960 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Jul 2024
Mileage
66,960 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
986 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H73 DMJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Talbot
Model
Express
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,971 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
1 Aug 1990
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

H73 DMJ was last recorded at 66,960 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,952 miles · 12 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
986 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,960 miles
  • 2023 – 66,952 miles
  • 2021 – 65,963 miles
  • 2020 – 63,362 miles
  • 2019 – 62,080 miles
  • 2018 – 60,194 miles
  • 2017 – 59,000 miles
  • 2016 – 58,536 miles
  • 2015 – 55,501 miles
  • 2014 – 52,460 miles
  • 2013 – 49,089 miles
  • 2012 – 48,964 miles
  • 2011 – 48,385 miles
  • 2010 – 48,374 miles
  • 2009 – 48,353 miles
  • 2008 – 48,266 miles
  • 2007 – 48,107 miles
  • 2006 – 46,777 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail66,960 miles
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box blown out (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill end and inner sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure Rear Mounts missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front wheel arches corroded and cracked but not within a perscibed area
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A pillar and scuttle panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing seam (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySpare tyre defective Flat

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail66,960 miles (+8)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,960 miles
    Test number
    723061721625
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box blown out (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill end and inner sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure Rear Mounts missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel arches corroded and cracked but not within a perscibed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A pillar and scuttle panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing seam (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective Flat

  2. Pass66,952 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    66,952 miles
    Test number
    250188304049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail66,947 miles (+984)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,947 miles
    Test number
    155533784351
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Torn (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill holed with 12inch and handbrake mounts (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Torn (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass65,963 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    65,963 miles
    Test number
    100710748358
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both sides front steering linkages
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play Both sides rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing slightly noisy Both sides rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail65,963 miles (+2,601)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,963 miles
    Test number
    485282460874
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both sides front steering linkages
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play Both sides rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing slightly noisy Both sides rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass63,362 miles (+1,282)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    63,362 miles
    Test number
    158106921049
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass62,080 miles (+1,886)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    62,080 miles
    Test number
    971929920019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,194 miles (+1,194)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    60,194 miles
    Test number
    652285440501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,000 miles (+464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    59,000 miles
    Test number
    432006927173
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Pass58,536 miles (+3,035)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    58,536 miles
    Test number
    245086732199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,501 miles (+3,041)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    55,501 miles
    Test number
    149311042386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,460 miles (+3,371)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    52,460 miles
    Test number
    845598894291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,089 miles7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    49,089 miles
    Test number
    427913373225
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside wiper blade slow to retract back
    • NoteOffside wiper split

  14. Fail49,089 miles (+125)4 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,089 miles
    Test number
    516263773251
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside wiper blade slow to retract back
    • NoteOffside wiper split

  15. Pass48,964 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    48,964 miles
    Test number
    815638192258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail48,959 miles (+566)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,959 miles
    Test number
    819317092260
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

  17. Pass48,393 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    48,393 miles
    Test number
    778833482084
    • AdvisoryFront front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteN/s front tyre cracked in walls

  18. Fail48,393 miles (+8)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,393 miles
    Test number
    937652182069
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteN/s front tyre cracked in walls

  19. Pass48,385 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    48,385 miles
    Test number
    879713181032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  20. Fail48,385 miles (+11)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,385 miles
    Test number
    866983981037
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  21. Pass48,374 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    48,374 miles
    Test number
    903103580063
    • AdvisoryFront front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  22. Fail48,374 miles (+21)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,374 miles
    Test number
    381123280039
    • FailureExhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureFront brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  23. Pass48,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    48,353 miles
    Test number
    651426789097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail48,353 miles (+87)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,353 miles
    Test number
    680855089034
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  25. Pass48,266 miles (+159)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    48,266 miles
    Test number
    830137088068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass48,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    48,107 miles
    Test number
    812850787057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail48,107 miles (+1,330)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,107 miles
    Test number
    864569377070
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • 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)

  28. Pass46,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    46,777 miles
    Test number
    263878386085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail46,777 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,777 miles
    Test number
    693120786059
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about H73 DMJ

Does H73 DMJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on H73 DMJ expired on 11 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on H73 DMJ?
The MOT on H73 DMJ expired on 11 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has H73 DMJ done?
H73 DMJ was recorded at 66,960 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 986 miles a year.
Has H73 DMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H73 DMJ has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on H73 DMJ 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 H73 DMJ find?
H73 DMJ failed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 3 major defects and 10 advisories: exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box blown out; offside seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end and inner sill holed and corroded; rear exhaust silencer insecure rear mounts missing, and 10 more.

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