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Talbot Express

White · Petrol · 1993 · 1,971 cc

L116 PMBMOT history

L116 PMB is a white petrol Talbot Express first used on 15 Oct 1993. Its MOT expired on 21 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 65,010 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Mar 2025
Mileage
65,010 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,430 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L116 PMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Talbot
Model
Express
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,971 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
15 Oct 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L116 PMB was last recorded at 65,010 miles on 22 Mar 2024, 93 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Jul 2021: 64,654 miles, lower than 64,664 miles on 26 Jul 2021.

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
64,917 miles · 10 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
93 miles
Average per year
1,430 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 65,010 miles
  • 2022 – 64,917 miles
  • 2021 – 64,654 miles
  • 2019 – 64,445 miles
  • 2018 – 64,155 miles
  • 2017 – 63,582 miles
  • 2016 – 62,951 miles
  • 2015 – 62,266 miles
  • 2014 – 61,133 miles
  • 2013 – 59,295 miles
  • 2012 – 58,067 miles
  • 2011 – 56,138 miles
  • 2010 – 54,320 miles
  • 2009 – 50,324 miles
  • 2008 – 46,372 miles
  • 2007 – 41,160 miles
  • 2006 – 39,715 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,010 miles
  • AdvisoryFront 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 inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x member/inner arch (5.3.6 (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.

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • 3 Tyres 20 years old & 1 tyre 12 years old!!

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,010 miles (+93)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    65,010 miles
    Test number
    768919684606
    • AdvisoryFront 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 inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x member/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass64,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    64,917 miles
    Test number
    288986123287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail64,917 miles (+263)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,917 miles
    Test number
    301831174101
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass64,654 miles (-10)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    64,654 miles
    Test number
    946416628833
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • Advisory3 Tyres 20 years old & 1 tyre 12 years old!!
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres !! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail64,664 miles (+219)1 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,664 miles
    Test number
    851464380043
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • Advisory3 Tyres 20 years old & 1 tyre 12 years old!!
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres !! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass64,445 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    64,445 miles
    Test number
    157585868070
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail64,423 miles (+268)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,423 miles
    Test number
    193285250401
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass64,155 miles (+573)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    64,155 miles
    Test number
    187816708499
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to both sills.

  9. Pass63,582 miles (+631)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    63,582 miles
    Test number
    208510580142
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside on inner faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack

  10. Pass62,951 miles (+685)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    62,951 miles
    Test number
    841606248063
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass62,266 miles (+1,133)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    62,266 miles
    Test number
    315123665149
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteExhaust system deteriorated

  12. Pass61,133 miles (+1,838)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    61,133 miles
    Test number
    105544354142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,295 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    59,295 miles
    Test number
    289221323176
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Fail59,295 miles (+1,228)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,295 miles
    Test number
    129179613146
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass58,067 miles (+1,929)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    58,067 miles
    Test number
    308168202118
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteSlight play in both steering rack ends

  16. Pass56,138 miles (+1,818)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    56,138 miles
    Test number
    195935071079
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOffside front cv boot slight seepage of grease
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass54,320 miles (+3,996)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    54,320 miles
    Test number
    773515070052
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteFront number plate slightly deteriorated
    • NoteOffside rear body panel corroded not prescribed area
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  18. Pass50,324 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    50,324 miles
    Test number
    534579279065
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail50,320 miles (+3,948)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,320 miles
    Test number
    172966379011
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass46,372 miles (+12)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    46,372 miles
    Test number
    491486808134
    • NoteExhaust rubbers slightly deteriorated
    • NoteWiper blades poor condition

  21. Fail46,360 miles (+5,200)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,360 miles
    Test number
    103449498099
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteExhaust rubbers slightly deteriorated
    • NoteWiper blades poor condition

  22. Pass41,160 miles (+1,445)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    41,160 miles
    Test number
    673272967108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    39,715 miles
    Test number
    220103196152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L116 PMB

Does L116 PMB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L116 PMB expired on 21 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L116 PMB?
The MOT on L116 PMB expired on 21 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L116 PMB done?
L116 PMB was recorded at 65,010 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2024, an average of 1,430 miles a year.
Has L116 PMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L116 PMB has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on L116 PMB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Jul 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L116 PMB find?
L116 PMB passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2024 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x member/inner arch.

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