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Talbot Express

White · Petrol · 1994 · 1,971 cc

L109 WWVMOT history

L109 WWV is a white petrol Talbot Express first used on 7 Feb 1994. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 53,938 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
53,938 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
997 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L109 WWV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Talbot
Model
Express
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,971 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
7 Feb 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L109 WWV was last recorded at 53,938 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 89 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,849 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
89 miles
Average per year
997 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 53,938 miles
  • 2024 – 53,849 miles
  • 2023 – 53,494 miles
  • 2022 – 52,122 miles
  • 2021 – 51,360 miles
  • 2020 – 50,697 miles
  • 2019 – 49,095 miles
  • 2018 – 48,308 miles
  • 2016 – 48,178 miles
  • 2015 – 47,518 miles
  • 2014 – 46,614 miles
  • 2013 – 46,436 miles
  • 2012 – 43,798 miles
  • 2011 – 42,228 miles
  • 2010 – 41,360 miles
  • 2009 – 40,058 miles
  • 2008 – 38,551 miles
  • 2007 – 37,171 miles
  • 2006 – 34,458 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,938 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to nsf arch and sill

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,938 miles (+89)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    53,938 miles
    Test number
    517386577090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nsf arch and sill

  2. Pass53,849 miles (+355)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    53,849 miles
    Test number
    616497459575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch and outer sill
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass53,494 miles (+1,372)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    53,494 miles
    Test number
    177801188131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass52,122 miles (+762)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    52,122 miles
    Test number
    381922688034
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass51,360 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    51,360 miles
    Test number
    980063381723
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail51,360 miles (+663)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,360 miles
    Test number
    858714684067
    • Repaired at testOffside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass50,697 miles (+8)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    50,697 miles
    Test number
    448626220307
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to towbar assembly
    • AdvisoryModerate wear to lower gearbox mounting
    • AdvisoryStone chip in screen

  8. Fail50,689 miles (+1,594)7 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,689 miles
    Test number
    799722560915
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front indicator lense damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear chassis rail slight corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear towbar assembly
    • AdvisoryModerate front exhaust system blow
    • AdvisoryModerate wear to gear box lower mount
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen

  9. Pass49,095 miles (+787)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    49,095 miles
    Test number
    833382478132
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front inner wheel arch area behind bumper
    • AdvisoryN/s front inner wing small area surface corrosion / outer skin blown

  10. Pass48,308 miles (+130)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    48,308 miles
    Test number
    710294432356
    • AdvisoryFront Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

  11. Pass48,178 miles (+660)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    48,178 miles
    Test number
    894035151998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,518 miles (+904)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    47,518 miles
    Test number
    357317565183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteComponent corrosion
    • NoteExhaust rubbers deteriorated,one missing

  13. Pass46,614 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    46,614 miles
    Test number
    816448674107
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryTrailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail46,614 miles (+178)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,614 miles
    Test number
    337727974162
    • FailureBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryTrailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass46,436 miles (+100)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    46,436 miles
    Test number
    728559073187
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail46,336 miles (+2,538)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,336 miles
    Test number
    689086873128
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass43,798 miles (+1,570)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    43,798 miles
    Test number
    155825292492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass42,228 miles (+868)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    42,228 miles
    Test number
    296634181017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail41,360 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,360 miles
    Test number
    633331290035
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass41,360 miles (+1,302)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    41,360 miles
    Test number
    693401690042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail40,058 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,058 miles
    Test number
    152042199043
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass40,058 miles (+1,507)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    40,058 miles
    Test number
    704872899017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,551 miles (+1,380)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    38,551 miles
    Test number
    872652298023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,171 miles (+2,713)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    37,171 miles
    Test number
    154749187457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,458 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    34,458 miles
    Test number
    302659606146
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about L109 WWV

Does L109 WWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L109 WWV is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L109 WWV?
The MOT on L109 WWV is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L109 WWV done?
L109 WWV was recorded at 53,938 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 997 miles a year.
Has L109 WWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L109 WWV has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on L109 WWV 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 WWV find?
L109 WWV passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive; rear leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, and 2 more.

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