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Talbot Vanette

White and Blue · Diesel · 1993 · 2,500 cc

L116 GVSMOT history

L116 GVS is a white and blue diesel Talbot Vanette first used on 30 Sept 1993. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2024 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 134,946 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2024
Mileage
134,946 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2024
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L116 GVS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Talbot
Model
Vanette
Colour
White and Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
30 Sept 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

L116 GVS was last recorded at 134,946 miles on 22 Nov 2024, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,936 miles · 15 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
4,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 134,946 miles
  • 2023 – 134,936 miles
  • 2022 – 133,511 miles
  • 2021 – 131,165 miles
  • 2020 – 129,797 miles
  • 2019 – 126,761 miles
  • 2018 – 123,140 miles
  • 2017 – 120,033 miles
  • 2016 – 115,116 miles
  • 2015 – 112,403 miles
  • 2014 – 109,096 miles
  • 2013 – 105,786 miles
  • 2012 – 100,156 miles
  • 2011 – 95,879 miles
  • 2010 – 89,299 miles
  • 2009 – 84,652 miles
  • 2008 – 74,562 miles
  • 2007 – 63,324 miles
  • 2006 – 53,472 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail134,946 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture leaking (1.1.11 (a))
  • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced doorstep (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

31 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail134,946 miles (+10)1 dangerous8 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,946 miles
    Test number
    943489445752
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture leaking (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced doorstep (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass134,936 miles (+1,425)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    134,936 miles
    Test number
    247923145427
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass133,511 miles (+2,346)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    133,511 miles
    Test number
    342805290700
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass131,165 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    131,165 miles
    Test number
    898162497923
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Both rear torsion bar seals weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail131,164 miles (+1,367)1 dangerous10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,164 miles
    Test number
    834368450799
    • DangerousOffside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Upper brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch and inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Both rear torsion bar seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass129,797 miles (+3,036)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    129,797 miles
    Test number
    724370664342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass126,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    126,761 miles
    Test number
    566490090704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail126,761 miles (+3,621)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,761 miles
    Test number
    832574642243
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass123,140 miles (+3,107)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    123,140 miles
    Test number
    760596240199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass120,033 miles (+4,917)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    120,033 miles
    Test number
    910147679859
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR on nearside (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass115,116 miles (+2,713)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    115,116 miles
    Test number
    532632057607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass112,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    112,403 miles
    Test number
    852548109545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail112,403 miles (+3,307)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,403 miles
    Test number
    984452722735
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass109,096 miles (+3,310)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    109,096 miles
    Test number
    106268134294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass105,786 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    105,786 miles
    Test number
    586515253246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail105,780 miles (+5,624)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,780 miles
    Test number
    155870543240
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass100,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    100,156 miles
    Test number
    397202842438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail100,156 miles (+4,277)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,156 miles
    Test number
    949502042225
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass95,879 miles (+2,344)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    95,879 miles
    Test number
    566705061251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass93,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    93,535 miles
    Test number
    758956061021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail93,535 miles (+4,236)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,535 miles
    Test number
    136072761430
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass89,299 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    89,299 miles
    Test number
    141728680038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail89,293 miles (+4,641)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,293 miles
    Test number
    974524680054
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

  24. Fail84,652 miles2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,652 miles
    Test number
    491658169076
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass84,652 miles (+10,090)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    84,652 miles
    Test number
    880448169060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Fail74,562 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,562 miles
    Test number
    493094178089
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  27. Pass74,562 miles (+11,238)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    74,562 miles
    Test number
    884994178062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail63,324 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,324 miles
    Test number
    290008087042
    • Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  29. Pass63,324 miles (+9,852)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    63,324 miles
    Test number
    542938687060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass53,472 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    53,472 miles
    Test number
    912372486039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail53,458 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,458 miles
    Test number
    831985176060
    • FailureCentre Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureCentre Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about L116 GVS

Does L116 GVS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L116 GVS expired on 14 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L116 GVS?
The MOT on L116 GVS expired on 14 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L116 GVS done?
L116 GVS was recorded at 134,946 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2024, an average of 4,360 miles a year.
Has L116 GVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L116 GVS has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L116 GVS 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 L116 GVS find?
L116 GVS failed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture leaking; battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier; nearside front service brake excessively binding, and 11 more.

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