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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass85,198 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    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.

  1. Pass85,198 miles (-786)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    85,198 miles
    Test number
    448039605269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. Pass79,235 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,235 miles
    Test number
    572182941768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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))
  13. 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
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. Pass67,958 miles (+3,083)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    67,958 miles
    Test number
    468863524093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. Pass62,659 miles (+7,585)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    62,659 miles
    Test number
    595290742069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    55,074 miles
    Test number
    697748531097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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)
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. Pass49,608 miles (+1,437)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    49,608 miles
    Test number
    714262338367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass48,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    48,171 miles
    Test number
    743851937377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. 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)
  29. Pass45,882 miles (+1,756)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    45,882 miles
    Test number
    692619116344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass44,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    44,126 miles
    Test number
    392221545317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. 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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