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Talbot Express 1300 P

White · Petrol · 1993 · 1,971 cc

L109 OAVMOT history

L109 OAV is a white petrol Talbot Express 1300 P first used on 24 Sept 1993. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 62,366 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
62,366 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,040 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L109 OAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Talbot
Model
Express 1300 P
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,971 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
24 Sept 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L109 OAV was last recorded at 62,366 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 151 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,215 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
151 miles
Average per year
1,040 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,366 miles
  • 2025 – 62,215 miles
  • 2023 – 62,099 miles
  • 2022 – 61,625 miles
  • 2021 – 60,858 miles
  • 2018 – 59,995 miles
  • 2017 – 59,328 miles
  • 2016 – 58,226 miles
  • 2015 – 56,944 miles
  • 2013 – 56,902 miles
  • 2012 – 54,919 miles
  • 2011 – 54,192 miles
  • 2010 – 53,426 miles
  • 2009 – 52,716 miles
  • 2008 – 51,324 miles
  • 2007 – 48,915 miles
  • 2006 – 44,729 miles
  • 2005 – 41,067 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,366 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

29 tests since 24 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,366 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    62,366 miles
    Test number
    585534814559
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail62,366 miles (+151)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,366 miles
    Test number
    434511315553
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass62,215 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    62,215 miles
    Test number
    766260578728
    • AdvisoryUnderbody support panels corroded

  4. Fail62,213 miles (+114)9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,213 miles
    Test number
    202793072947
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody support panels corroded

  5. Pass62,099 miles (+474)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    62,099 miles
    Test number
    530214888049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass61,625 miles (+1)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    61,625 miles
    Test number
    372925155766
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Around sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail61,624 miles (+766)1 dangerous3 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,624 miles
    Test number
    909453331540
    • DangerousFuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire Engine bay, fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Around sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass60,858 miles (+863)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    60,858 miles
    Test number
    825366910303
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear of spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch corroding
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryMost brake pipes greased

  9. Pass59,995 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    59,995 miles
    Test number
    513641882345
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to centre section clamp (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

  10. Fail59,994 miles (+666)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,994 miles
    Test number
    662118300830
    • FailureFuel system component leaking Unit below carburettor (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to centre section clamp (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake slight bind
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

  11. Pass59,328 miles (+1,102)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    59,328 miles
    Test number
    670523579417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,226 miles (+1,282)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    58,226 miles
    Test number
    923789769460
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres perished
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubber perished

  13. Pass56,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    56,944 miles
    Test number
    105377475461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail56,944 miles (+42)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,944 miles
    Test number
    105727375454
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

  15. Pass56,902 miles (+1,983)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    56,902 miles
    Test number
    465391503383
    • NoteBrake pipes greased

  16. Pass54,919 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    54,919 miles
    Test number
    969634702349
    • NoteRoof light cover missing

  17. Fail54,919 miles (+727)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,919 miles
    Test number
    439964102440
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteRoof light cover missing

  18. Pass54,192 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    54,192 miles
    Test number
    656093691210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Fail54,175 miles (+749)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,175 miles
    Test number
    206471291280
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass53,426 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    53,426 miles
    Test number
    100325800351
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Fail53,426 miles (+710)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,426 miles
    Test number
    482700800326
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Pass52,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    52,716 miles
    Test number
    144518189261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail52,716 miles (+1,392)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,716 miles
    Test number
    334758989293
    • FailureExhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  24. Pass51,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    51,324 miles
    Test number
    251212008308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail51,324 miles (+2,409)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,324 miles
    Test number
    252007498276
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

  26. Pass48,915 miles (+4,186)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    48,915 miles
    Test number
    242458087220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass44,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    44,729 miles
    Test number
    801509496251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail44,729 miles (+3,662)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,729 miles
    Test number
    744026096246
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

  29. Pass41,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    41,067 miles
    Test number
    523217495286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L109 OAV

Does L109 OAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L109 OAV is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L109 OAV?
The MOT on L109 OAV is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L109 OAV done?
L109 OAV was recorded at 62,366 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 1,040 miles a year.
Has L109 OAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L109 OAV has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L109 OAV 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 L109 OAV find?
L109 OAV passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; wheel bearing has slight play both rear.

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