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Talbot Express 1500 D

White · Diesel · 1991 · 2,498 cc

H901 XTOMOT history

H901 XTO is a white diesel Talbot Express 1500 D first used on 1 Feb 1991. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 109,901 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jul 2026
Mileage
109,901 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2025
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
1,383 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H901 XTO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Talbot
Model
Express 1500 D
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
1 Feb 1991
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

H901 XTO was last recorded at 109,901 miles on 11 Jul 2025, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,883 miles · 25 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
1,383 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,901 miles
  • 2023 – 109,855 miles
  • 2022 – 107,725 miles
  • 2020 – 106,843 miles
  • 2019 – 106,008 miles
  • 2018 – 105,249 miles
  • 2017 – 104,228 miles
  • 2016 – 102,090 miles
  • 2015 – 99,789 miles
  • 2014 – 97,102 miles
  • 2013 – 95,311 miles
  • 2012 – 90,022 miles
  • 2011 – 87,292 miles
  • 2010 – 86,503 miles
  • 2009 – 85,958 miles
  • 2008 – 85,551 miles
  • 2007 – 84,239 miles
  • 2005 – 82,141 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,901 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper bracket corroded

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leaking excessively from engine

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 13 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,901 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    109,901 miles
    Test number
    509134923453
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper bracket corroded

  2. Fail109,883 miles (+28)2 dangerous8 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,883 miles
    Test number
    815716108234
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousPassenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Fail109,855 miles (+34)2 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,855 miles
    Test number
    481769521681
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousPassenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Due to load sensing valve (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Fail109,821 miles (+9)1 dangerous9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,821 miles
    Test number
    946848001471
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle mudflap fouling on tyre (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Fail109,812 miles (+2,087)9 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,812 miles
    Test number
    849813454000
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel insecure mud flap (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass107,725 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    107,725 miles
    Test number
    107335794854
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail107,725 miles (+882)2 dangerous10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,725 miles
    Test number
    437495835639
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass106,843 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    106,843 miles
    Test number
    227588146197
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail106,843 miles (+835)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,843 miles
    Test number
    500462672442
    • DangerousNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass106,008 miles (+31)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,008 miles
    Test number
    593095921386
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  11. Fail105,977 miles (+13)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,977 miles
    Test number
    636378471771
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f cv boot staring to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryO/s/f outrigger and inner wing panel corroded

  12. Fail105,964 miles (+715)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,964 miles
    Test number
    193612808769
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong way (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing front of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong way (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing, rear of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f cv boot starting to deteriorate

  13. Pass105,249 miles (+1,021)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    105,249 miles
    Test number
    153066170784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass104,228 miles (+2,138)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    104,228 miles
    Test number
    226776505349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass102,090 miles (+2,301)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    102,090 miles
    Test number
    748905186215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass99,789 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    99,789 miles
    Test number
    520799417309
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  17. Fail99,789 miles (+2,687)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,789 miles
    Test number
    124078121473
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass97,102 miles (+1,791)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    97,102 miles
    Test number
    275388024168
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteAdvise front brake discs rusted

  19. Pass95,311 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    95,311 miles
    Test number
    365485233146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Fail95,308 miles (+5,286)2 dangerous6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,308 miles
    Test number
    186223833134
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass90,022 miles (+2,730)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    90,022 miles
    Test number
    519519632007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass87,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    87,292 miles
    Test number
    399066461079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail87,292 miles (+789)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,292 miles
    Test number
    525756261025
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs coroded

  24. Pass86,503 miles (+545)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    86,503 miles
    Test number
    182804000281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail85,958 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,958 miles
    Test number
    651873559162
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Pass85,958 miles (+407)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    85,958 miles
    Test number
    741603159176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass85,551 miles (+1,312)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    85,551 miles
    Test number
    720169618170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass84,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    84,239 miles
    Test number
    893346647019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. FailMileage not read8 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    390693347000
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  30. Pass82,141 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    82,141 miles
    Test number
    243534265198
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about H901 XTO

Does H901 XTO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on H901 XTO expired on 10 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on H901 XTO?
The MOT on H901 XTO expired on 10 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has H901 XTO done?
H901 XTO was recorded at 109,901 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2025, an average of 1,383 miles a year.
Has H901 XTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H901 XTO has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on H901 XTO 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 H901 XTO find?
H901 XTO passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front bumper bracket corroded.

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