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Talbot Express

White · Diesel · 1994 · 2,500 cc

L26 NRBMOT history

L26 NRB is a white diesel Talbot Express first used on 13 Jan 1994. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 91,109 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
91,109 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,534 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 NRB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Talbot
Model
Express
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
13 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 NRB was last recorded at 91,109 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 239 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,870 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
239 miles
Average per year
2,534 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,109 miles
  • 2025 – 90,870 miles
  • 2023 – 90,747 miles
  • 2021 – 89,444 miles
  • 2019 – 87,862 miles
  • 2018 – 84,928 miles
  • 2017 – 83,595 miles
  • 2016 – 80,516 miles
  • 2015 – 76,993 miles
  • 2014 – 72,833 miles
  • 2013 – 68,919 miles
  • 2012 – 67,770 miles
  • 2011 – 67,171 miles
  • 2010 – 64,087 miles
  • 2009 – 59,188 miles
  • 2008 – 50,045 miles
  • 2007 – 42,068 miles
  • 2006 – 39,343 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,109 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryLower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outrigger/sill area heavily corroded amd holed not perscribed
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch area (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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubbers perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Support leg bolt missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass91,109 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    91,109 miles
    Test number
    215635671967
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outrigger/sill area heavily corroded amd holed not perscribed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail91,109 miles (+239)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,109 miles
    Test number
    472570412978
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outrigger/sill area heavily corroded amd holed not perscribed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass90,870 miles (+49)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    90,870 miles
    Test number
    510885125377
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Support leg bolt missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step/Out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail90,821 miles (+74)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,821 miles
    Test number
    897516332961
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Support leg bolt missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step/Out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass90,747 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    90,747 miles
    Test number
    972055576277
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail90,747 miles (+1,303)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,747 miles
    Test number
    101380363232
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass89,444 miles (+29)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    89,444 miles
    Test number
    281673832242
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  8. Fail89,415 miles (+1,553)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,415 miles
    Test number
    334742913181
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  9. Pass87,862 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,862 miles
    Test number
    185556193391
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront all front brake flex ferrels slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail87,862 miles (+2,934)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,862 miles
    Test number
    351834267575
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront all front brake flex ferrels slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass84,928 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    84,928 miles
    Test number
    345523230944
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail84,928 miles (+1,333)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,928 miles
    Test number
    412784576080
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass83,595 miles (+3,079)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    83,595 miles
    Test number
    905277009388
    • AdvisoryBoth front hubs have slight play in components
    • AdvisoryBoth rear damper bolts extremely packed up with washers
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass80,516 miles (+108)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    80,516 miles
    Test number
    778301913016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Fail80,408 miles (+3,415)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,408 miles
    Test number
    493683555705
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  16. Pass76,993 miles (+4,160)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    76,993 miles
    Test number
    759796835199
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  17. Pass72,833 miles (+3,914)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    72,833 miles
    Test number
    907134544111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,919 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    68,919 miles
    Test number
    276183143159
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail68,911 miles (+1,141)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,911 miles
    Test number
    317979223175
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Pass67,770 miles (+599)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    67,770 miles
    Test number
    259140432158
    • AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  21. Pass67,171 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    67,171 miles
    Test number
    149839121158
    • NoteSidelights don't work on normal light switch,only on parking light switch.

  22. Fail67,171 miles (+3,084)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,171 miles
    Test number
    356067721184
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSidelights don't work on normal light switch,only on parking light switch.

  23. Pass64,087 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    64,087 miles
    Test number
    803797290029
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn unevenly and perrished.

  24. Fail64,086 miles (+4,898)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,086 miles
    Test number
    962186190033
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn unevenly and perrished.

  25. Pass59,188 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    59,188 miles
    Test number
    260330729420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail59,153 miles (+9,108)7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,153 miles
    Test number
    382951819169
    • FailureExhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteFront and rear number plates not in clean condition but fully ledgiable at this time

  27. Pass50,045 miles (+7,977)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    50,045 miles
    Test number
    390734278058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass42,068 miles (+2,725)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    42,068 miles
    Test number
    583760387069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass39,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    39,343 miles
    Test number
    893748466036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 NRB

Does L26 NRB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 NRB is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 NRB?
The MOT on L26 NRB is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 NRB done?
L26 NRB was recorded at 91,109 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 2,534 miles a year.
Has L26 NRB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 NRB has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L26 NRB 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 L26 NRB find?
L26 NRB passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: fluid leak, but not excessive; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, and 3 more.

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