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Talbot Express

White · Petrol · 1993 · 1,971 cc

L25 AFXMOT history

L25 AFX is a white petrol Talbot Express first used on 13 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 58,326 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
58,326 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,378 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 AFX
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
13 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 AFX was last recorded at 58,326 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 375 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,951 miles · 16 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
375 miles
Average per year
1,378 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,326 miles
  • 2024 – 57,951 miles
  • 2023 – 56,799 miles
  • 2022 – 56,167 miles
  • 2021 – 55,176 miles
  • 2020 – 53,461 miles
  • 2018 – 52,972 miles
  • 2017 – 52,676 miles
  • 2016 – 50,450 miles
  • 2015 – 47,704 miles
  • 2014 – 44,518 miles
  • 2013 – 41,840 miles
  • 2012 – 41,076 miles
  • 2011 – 38,539 miles
  • 2010 – 36,491 miles
  • 2009 – 34,891 miles
  • 2008 – 34,418 miles
  • 2007 – 32,615 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,326 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,326 miles (+375)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    58,326 miles
    Test number
    906358158162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass57,951 miles (+1,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    57,951 miles
    Test number
    794764654284
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass56,799 miles (+632)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    56,799 miles
    Test number
    574819397861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass56,167 miles (+991)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    56,167 miles
    Test number
    897819881621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass55,176 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    55,176 miles
    Test number
    473700651676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail55,175 miles (+1,714)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,175 miles
    Test number
    168597824293
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

  7. Pass53,461 miles (+489)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    53,461 miles
    Test number
    741272263561
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  8. Pass52,972 miles (+296)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    52,972 miles
    Test number
    810216152783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,676 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    52,676 miles
    Test number
    823380012672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,643 miles (+2,193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    52,643 miles
    Test number
    155031200568
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion battery tray (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

  11. Pass50,450 miles (+2,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    50,450 miles
    Test number
    411124602531
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  12. Pass47,704 miles (+3,186)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    47,704 miles
    Test number
    318094225299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,518 miles (+5)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    44,518 miles
    Test number
    265977094193
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNsf cv gaiter is slightly passing greese

  14. Fail44,513 miles (+2,673)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,513 miles
    Test number
    365696894190
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNsf cv gaiter is slightly passing greese

  15. Pass41,840 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    41,840 miles
    Test number
    187790913281
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail41,840 miles (+764)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,840 miles
    Test number
    496256703257
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass41,076 miles (+2,537)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    41,076 miles
    Test number
    227871722235
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  18. Pass38,539 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    38,539 miles
    Test number
    309158521439
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  19. Fail38,539 miles (+2,048)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,539 miles
    Test number
    728047321291
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  20. Pass36,491 miles (+1,600)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    36,491 miles
    Test number
    822851000255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    34,891 miles
    Test number
    274962989464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail34,891 miles (+473)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,891 miles
    Test number
    161381889166
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass34,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    34,418 miles
    Test number
    470091298145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail34,418 miles (+1,803)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,418 miles
    Test number
    140741998106
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  25. Pass32,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    32,615 miles
    Test number
    464684807294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail32,615 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,615 miles
    Test number
    243701407211
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about L25 AFX

Does L25 AFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 AFX is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L25 AFX?
The MOT on L25 AFX is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L25 AFX done?
L25 AFX was recorded at 58,326 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 1,378 miles a year.
Has L25 AFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 AFX has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on L25 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 L25 AFX find?
L25 AFX passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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