
Talbot Express
White · Diesel · 1991 · 1,905 cc
J933 CSRMOT history
J933 CSR is a white diesel Talbot Express first used on 17 Aug 1991. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 72,544 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 May 2027
- Mileage
- 72,544 mi
- At MOT on 1 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 18 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 1,502 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J933 CSR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Talbot
- Model
- Express
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,905 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1991
- First used
- 17 Aug 1991
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J933 CSR was last recorded at 72,544 miles on 1 May 2026, 1,872 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 13 May 2008: 44,748 miles, lower than 44,780 miles on 18 Apr 2007.
- 13 Jan 2017: 56,027 miles, lower than 546,027 miles on 11 Jan 2017.
- 21 Mar 2018: 18,411 miles, lower than 58,411 miles on 10 Mar 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 70,672 miles · 13 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,872 miles
- Average per year
- 1,502 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 72,544 miles
- 2025 – 70,672 miles
- 2024 – 68,375 miles
- 2023 – 66,374 miles
- 2022 – 64,990 miles
- 2021 – 62,627 miles
- 2020 – 61,117 miles
- 2019 – 59,191 miles
- 2018 – 18,411 miles
- 2017 – 56,027 miles
- 2016 – 53,651 miles
- 2015 – 52,931 miles
- 2014 – 51,821 miles
- 2011 – 51,427 miles
- 2009 – 48,690 miles
- 2008 – 44,748 miles
- 2007 – 44,780 miles
- 2006 – 42,500 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various repairs throughout (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
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
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2018
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
30 tests since 1 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass72,544 miles (+1,872)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2027
- Odometer
- 72,544 miles
- Test number
- 826589703251
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various repairs throughout (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass70,672 miles (+2,297)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2026
- Odometer
- 70,672 miles
- Test number
- 850678039677
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Several places (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass68,375 miles (+2,001)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2025
- Odometer
- 68,375 miles
- Test number
- 471308093016
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Various areas front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass66,374 miles (+1,384)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 66,374 miles
- Test number
- 184035214949
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass64,990 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 64,990 miles
- Test number
- 603425840682
- MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryLower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail64,990 miles (+2,363)5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,990 miles
- Test number
- 739651094495
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryLower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass62,627 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 62,627 miles
- Test number
- 429686025042
- AdvisoryBoth rear wheel bearings have slight play
- AdvisoryExhaust centre mounting rubber missing
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded and has minor leak at front joint
- AdvisoryNearside head light reflector rusting
- AdvisoryOffside indicator secondary wing repeater not working.
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail62,627 miles (+1,510)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,627 miles
- Test number
- 357291087505
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth rear wheel bearings have slight play
- AdvisoryExhaust centre mounting rubber missing
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded and has minor leak at front joint
- AdvisoryNearside head light reflector rusting
- AdvisoryOffside indicator secondary wing repeater not working.
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass61,117 miles (+8)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 61,117 miles
- Test number
- 593573760526
- MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Fail61,109 miles (+1,918)7 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,109 miles
- Test number
- 667544894863
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ALL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Pass59,191 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 59,191 miles
- Test number
- 619507909507
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp beam pattern slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch corroding
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Front spring bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail59,191 miles (+40,780)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,191 miles
- Test number
- 993897183852
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp beam pattern slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch corroding
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Front spring bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass18,411 miles (-40,000)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 18,411 miles
- Test number
- 144265414669
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,411 miles (+224)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,411 miles
- Test number
- 870524663326
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- FailureOffside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fail58,187 miles (+2,160)15 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,187 miles
- Test number
- 757278937544
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch tie rod mounting (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.B.2)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring mounting (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release drivers (5.2.5a)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on not working (8.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.B.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryDrivers seat back has movement
- AdvisoryPassenger seat back has movement
Pass56,027 miles (-490,000)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 56,027 miles
- Test number
- 216825901985
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (2.4.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings have slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak from engine
Fail546,027 miles (+492,376)6 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 546,027 miles
- Test number
- 954622529307
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded along its length (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded in various places (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel/drum damp possibly brake fluid
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (2.4.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings have slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak from engine
Pass53,651 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 53,651 miles
- Test number
- 272325293133
- AdvisorySlight surface corrosion parts of underbody
Fail53,651 miles (+720)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,651 miles
- Test number
- 167976614898
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisorySlight surface corrosion under body in places
Fail52,931 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,931 miles
- Test number
- 519389915125
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass52,931 miles (+1,110)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 52,931 miles
- Test number
- 645009815154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,821 miles (+394)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 51,821 miles
- Test number
- 539460924170
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteAll 4 tyres cracking on sidewall but not exposing cords
Pass51,427 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 51,427 miles
- Test number
- 737145801132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,427 miles (+2,737)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,427 miles
- Test number
- 948764901118
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass48,690 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2010
- Odometer
- 48,690 miles
- Test number
- 230668649185
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteAll steel brake pipes corroded and require further inspection
Fail48,690 miles (+3,942)7 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,690 miles
- Test number
- 482145339117
- FailureExhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
- FailureFront Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
- FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass44,748 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2009
- Odometer
- 44,748 miles
- Test number
- 973210048130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,748 miles (-32)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,748 miles
- Test number
- 762524738165
- FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass44,780 miles (+2,280)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2008
- Odometer
- 44,780 miles
- Test number
- 323278507199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,500 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2007
- Odometer
- 42,500 miles
- Test number
- 401071826164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J933 CSR
- Does J933 CSR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J933 CSR is valid until 22 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J933 CSR?
- The MOT on J933 CSR is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J933 CSR done?
- J933 CSR was recorded at 72,544 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 1,502 miles a year.
- Has J933 CSR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J933 CSR has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on J933 CSR ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 13 May 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on J933 CSR find?
- J933 CSR passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various repairs throughout; nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 2 more.
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