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Talbot Express 1300 P

White · Petrol · 1993 · 1,971 cc

L23 AFXMOT history

L23 AFX is a white petrol Talbot Express 1300 P first used on 3 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 61,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
61,230 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 AFX
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
3 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 AFX was last recorded at 61,230 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 468 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,762 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
468 miles
Average per year
1,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,230 miles
  • 2025 – 60,762 miles
  • 2024 – 60,064 miles
  • 2022 – 58,642 miles
  • 2021 – 55,435 miles
  • 2020 – 53,524 miles
  • 2019 – 51,732 miles
  • 2018 – 51,618 miles
  • 2017 – 50,222 miles
  • 2016 – 49,632 miles
  • 2015 – 47,634 miles
  • 2014 – 45,940 miles
  • 2012 – 45,813 miles
  • 2011 – 45,584 miles
  • 2010 – 45,418 miles
  • 2009 – 40,609 miles
  • 2008 – 35,459 miles
  • 2007 – 29,635 miles
  • 2006 – 23,687 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,230 miles
  • AdvisoryUndercarriage corroded

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

31 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,230 miles (+468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    61,230 miles
    Test number
    608500444663
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage corroded

  2. Pass60,762 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    60,762 miles
    Test number
    345713884645
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump bung (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail60,762 miles (+698)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,762 miles
    Test number
    478062982644
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump bung (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass60,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    60,064 miles
    Test number
    194632309490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail60,064 miles (+1,422)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,064 miles
    Test number
    363846442125
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass58,642 miles (+3,207)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    58,642 miles
    Test number
    926389980330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch corroded but not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass55,435 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    55,435 miles
    Test number
    933202294932
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail55,435 miles (+1,911)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,435 miles
    Test number
    898543799877
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass53,524 miles (+1,792)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    53,524 miles
    Test number
    891194618025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,732 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    51,732 miles
    Test number
    128493644030
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material towards front, (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing lower, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Fail51,723 miles (+105)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,723 miles
    Test number
    770938415518
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38 % (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material towards front in places, (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass51,618 miles (+1,396)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    51,618 miles
    Test number
    982944037192
    • AdvisoryLower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bottom of engine (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal takes excessively high
    • AdvisorySpring on park brake at under side of vehicle is broken

  13. Pass50,222 miles (+590)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    50,222 miles
    Test number
    171757743765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,632 miles (+1,998)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    49,632 miles
    Test number
    731528650753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,634 miles (+1,694)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    47,634 miles
    Test number
    478257895056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre sidewall perished but not showing ply or cords

  16. Pass45,940 miles (+127)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    45,940 miles
    Test number
    386121404175
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust hangers split / cracked

  17. Pass45,813 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    45,813 miles
    Test number
    179303632224
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Fail45,813 miles (+229)2 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,813 miles
    Test number
    165403432259
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass45,584 miles (+166)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    45,584 miles
    Test number
    865083111227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,418 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    45,418 miles
    Test number
    950373520282
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail45,418 miles (+754)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,418 miles
    Test number
    974243420247
    • FailureNearside Rear Additional braking device has inadequate clearance between other components (3.6.I.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass44,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    44,664 miles
    Test number
    303186220124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail44,664 miles (+4,055)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,664 miles
    Test number
    771004820117
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryOuter Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass40,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    40,609 miles
    Test number
    282777229145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail40,609 miles (+5,150)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,609 miles
    Test number
    232585629190
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  26. Fail35,459 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,459 miles
    Test number
    141838428102
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  27. Pass35,459 miles (+5,824)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2009
    Odometer
    35,459 miles
    Test number
    491678128105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass29,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    29,635 miles
    Test number
    671990337195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail29,635 miles (+5,948)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,635 miles
    Test number
    513208927135
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  30. Pass23,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    23,687 miles
    Test number
    961401536179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail23,687 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,687 miles
    Test number
    460659026169
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about L23 AFX

Does L23 AFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 AFX is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 AFX?
The MOT on L23 AFX is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 AFX done?
L23 AFX was recorded at 61,230 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 1,850 miles a year.
Has L23 AFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 AFX has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L23 AFX 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 L23 AFX find?
L23 AFX passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: undercarriage corroded.

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