
Talbot Express 1300 D
White · Diesel · 1994 · 2,500 cc
L101 ORCMOT history
L101 ORC is a white diesel Talbot Express 1300 D first used on 22 Apr 1994. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 85,198 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 85,198 mi
- At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 19 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 2,029 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L101 ORC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Talbot
- Model
- Express 1300 D
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 22 Apr 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L101 ORC was last recorded at 85,198 miles on 4 Mar 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 4 Mar 2026: 85,198 miles, lower than 85,984 miles on 5 Sept 2024.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 85,984 miles · 5 Sept 2024
- Average per year
- 2,029 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 85,198 miles
- 2024 – 85,984 miles
- 2023 – 85,961 miles
- 2021 – 81,851 miles
- 2020 – 80,455 miles
- 2019 – 79,235 miles
- 2018 – 79,103 miles
- 2017 – 78,057 miles
- 2016 – 75,323 miles
- 2015 – 71,379 miles
- 2014 – 67,958 miles
- 2013 – 64,875 miles
- 2012 – 62,659 miles
- 2011 – 55,074 miles
- 2009 – 53,037 miles
- 2008 – 49,608 miles
- 2007 – 48,171 miles
- 2006 – 45,882 miles
- 2005 – 44,126 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023
Some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
All welding has been covered in underseal
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Some parts are corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring mounting
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear back panel holed and corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
31 tests since 6 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,198 miles (-786)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 85,198 miles
- Test number
- 448039605269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,984 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 85,984 miles
- Test number
- 497269537105
- AdvisoryAll welding has been covered in underseal
- AdvisorySome parts are corroded but not seriously weakened
Fail85,981 miles (+4)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,981 miles
- Test number
- 629110426373
- DangerousNearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering at jaking point (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll welding has been covered in underseal
- AdvisorySome parts are corroded but not seriously weakened
Fail85,977 miles (+16)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,977 miles
- Test number
- 461424863077
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Body has an unsafe modification hole at leaf spring mount (6.2.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisorySome components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend
Pass85,961 miles (+271)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 85,961 miles
- Test number
- 313334789476
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySome components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend
Fail85,690 miles (+3,839)7 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,690 miles
- Test number
- 309243432028
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at centre section and tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Body has an unsafe modification hole in inner arch (6.2.1 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Body has an unsafe modification hole in inner arch (6.2.1 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bumper step (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- MinorAll direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisorySome components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend
Pass81,851 miles (+10)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 81,851 miles
- Test number
- 321190837273
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear back panel holed and corroded
Fail81,841 miles (+1,386)7 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,841 miles
- Test number
- 551493951028
- MajorFront Body component insecure bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear back panel holed and corroded
Pass80,455 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 80,455 miles
- Test number
- 172674452190
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryO/s/f inner wing support panel has corrosion
- AdvisorySmall chip in windscreen
Fail80,455 miles (+1,220)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,455 miles
- Test number
- 735428782305
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryO/s/f inner wing support panel has corrosion
- AdvisorySmall chip in windscreen
Pass79,235 miles (+132)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 79,235 miles
- Test number
- 572182941768
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,103 miles (+9)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 79,103 miles
- Test number
- 469614530950
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryLeaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Bumper in poor condition advise repairing (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Slight brake bind
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail79,094 miles (+1,037)9 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,094 miles
- Test number
- 785295978068
- FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch at tie bar mounting (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner door step (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner door step (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryLeaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (2.4.B.6d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper in poor condition
Pass78,057 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 78,057 miles
- Test number
- 902543103957
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion Front both under steps (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear bumper rusty
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Fail78,056 miles (+2,733)5 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,056 miles
- Test number
- 413683553275
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion Front both under steps (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear bumper rusty
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Pass75,323 miles (+3,944)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 75,323 miles
- Test number
- 322339140904
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass71,379 miles (+3,421)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 71,379 miles
- Test number
- 835396635084
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass67,958 miles (+3,083)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 67,958 miles
- Test number
- 468863524093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,875 miles (+1)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 64,875 miles
- Test number
- 389473853097
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteOffside rear tyre slightly perished on outer side wall
Fail64,874 miles (+2,215)7 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,874 miles
- Test number
- 168879043486
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- NoteAdvise o/s/f inner driveshaft gaitor is torn
Pass62,659 miles (+7,585)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 62,659 miles
- Test number
- 595290742069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,074 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 55,074 miles
- Test number
- 697748531097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,074 miles (+2,037)3 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,074 miles
- Test number
- 979425331032
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Fail53,037 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,037 miles
- Test number
- 562538629305
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteO/s inner cv gaitor split
Pass53,037 miles (+3,429)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 53,037 miles
- Test number
- 570238729360
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteO/s inner cv gaitor split
Pass49,608 miles (+1,437)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 49,608 miles
- Test number
- 714262338367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,171 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 48,171 miles
- Test number
- 743851937377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,171 miles (+2,289)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,171 miles
- Test number
- 151341337321
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass45,882 miles (+1,756)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 45,882 miles
- Test number
- 692619116344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,126 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 44,126 miles
- Test number
- 392221545317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,126 miles8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,126 miles
- Test number
- 440240445412
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Questions about L101 ORC
- Does L101 ORC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L101 ORC is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L101 ORC?
- The MOT on L101 ORC is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L101 ORC done?
- L101 ORC was recorded at 85,198 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 2,029 miles a year.
- Has L101 ORC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L101 ORC has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on L101 ORC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Mar 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L101 ORC find?
- L101 ORC passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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