
Talbot Express
White · Diesel · 1994 · 1,905 cc
L273 CLJMOT history
L273 CLJ is a white diesel Talbot Express first used on 11 Jan 1994. Its MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 93,558 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 93,558 mi
- At MOT on 2 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 30
- 17 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 1,637 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L273 CLJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Talbot
- Model
- Express
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,905 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 11 Jan 1994
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L273 CLJ was last recorded at 93,558 miles on 2 Aug 2025, 277 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 93,281 miles · 23 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 277 miles
- Average per year
- 1,637 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 93,558 miles
- 2024 – 93,281 miles
- 2023 – 92,913 miles
- 2022 – 92,460 miles
- 2020 – 92,192 miles
- 2018 – 92,053 miles
- 2017 – 88,638 miles
- 2016 – 86,198 miles
- 2014 – 84,550 miles
- 2013 – 83,593 miles
- 2012 – 82,392 miles
- 2011 – 79,873 miles
- 2010 – 76,964 miles
- 2009 – 73,980 miles
- 2008 – 70,023 miles
- 2007 – 67,089 miles
- 2006 – 63,203 miles
- 2005 – 60,974 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory10 MOTs, 2007–2016
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Failure4 MOTs, 2011–2018
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Failure4 MOTs, 2011–2018
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2020
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2018
Full MOT history
30 tests since 8 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass93,558 miles (+277)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 93,558 miles
- Test number
- 470265016407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,281 miles (+368)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 93,281 miles
- Test number
- 831045515327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,913 miles (+453)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 92,913 miles
- Test number
- 608791706190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,460 miles (+268)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 92,460 miles
- Test number
- 515927474433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,192 miles (+26)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 92,192 miles
- Test number
- 796088670713
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle has been welded in numerour places and underseal is covering everywere
Fail92,166 miles (+29)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,166 miles
- Test number
- 218774490590
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle has been welded in numerous places and underseal is covering everywere
Fail92,137 miles (+84)5 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,137 miles
- Test number
- 763494848863
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle has been welded in numerous places and underseal is covering everywere
Fail92,053 miles (+3,415)9 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,053 miles
- Test number
- 427486613043
- FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill front and rear (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded side step (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass88,638 miles (+2,440)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2018
- Odometer
- 88,638 miles
- Test number
- 743671594451
- AdvisoryBoth front coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryUnderbody covered in undersesal spray
Pass86,198 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2017
- Odometer
- 86,198 miles
- Test number
- 860387526997
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail86,198 miles (+1,648)9 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,198 miles
- Test number
- 697834972636
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass84,550 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 84,550 miles
- Test number
- 108029544360
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail84,550 miles (+957)11 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,550 miles
- Test number
- 917979004330
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass83,593 miles (+1,201)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 83,593 miles
- Test number
- 316617843472
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteFront brake discs pitted (inner faces)
- NoteOil leak
Pass82,392 miles (+2)4 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 82,392 miles
- Test number
- 439258352247
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront wipers smearing screen
- NoteN/s/f tyre worn outer edge
- NoteN/s/r handbrake requires adjustment
- NoteN/s/r tyre distorted
- NoteO/s/f inner wing holed and corroded near battery
- NoteRear chassis and floor corroded
Fail82,390 miles (+2,517)4 failures4 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,390 miles
- Test number
- 757072052250
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront wipers smearing screen
- NoteN/s/f tyre worn outer edge
- NoteN/s/r handbrake requires adjustment
- NoteN/s/r tyre distorted
- NoteO/s/f inner wing holed and corroded near battery
- NoteRear chassis and floor corroded
Pass79,873 miles (+78)7 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 79,873 miles
- Test number
- 425766861272
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
- NoteOffside front inside wheel arch corroded at front lip
- NoteReduced brake effort on nearside rear for service and handbrake
Fail79,795 miles (+2,831)1 dangerous9 failures7 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,795 miles
- Test number
- 527229251298
- DangerousNearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
- FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
- NoteOffside front inside wheel arch corroded at front lip
- NoteReduced brake effort on nearside rear for service and handbrake
Pass76,964 miles (+44)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 76,964 miles
- Test number
- 384034950233
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail76,920 miles (+2,940)5 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,920 miles
- Test number
- 332973150470
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass73,980 miles5 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 73,980 miles
- Test number
- 380704559476
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
- NoteBoth side front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
- NoteBrake pedal antislip slightly worn
- NoteFront number plate slightly cracked
- NoteNearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall
Fail73,929 miles (+3,906)1 dangerous1 failure5 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,929 miles
- Test number
- 991854959281
- DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
- NoteBoth side front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
- NoteBrake pedal antislip slightly worn
- NoteFront number plate slightly cracked
- NoteNearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall
Fail70,023 miles1 repaired2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,023 miles
- Test number
- 763416558241
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteBattery insecure
- NoteBoth side front and rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded
- NoteFront number plate slightly deteriorated
- NoteFront wiper blades slightly deteriorated
Pass70,023 miles (+2,934)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 70,023 miles
- Test number
- 854116358283
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteBattery insecure
- NoteBoth side front and rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded
- NoteFront number plate slightly deteriorated
- NoteFront wiper blades slightly deteriorated
Pass67,089 miles (+50)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 67,089 miles
- Test number
- 780540467210
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteCorrosion around rear suspension mount points
- NoteCorrosion on outer sills/door steps
- NoteF/number plate cracked
- NoteF/o/s ball joint rubber split
Fail67,039 miles (+3,836)6 failures1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,039 miles
- Test number
- 130705957209
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteCorrosion f/o/s inner wing
- NoteCorrosion on outer sills/door steps
- NoteCorrosion on r/n/s inner valance
- NoteF/number plate cracked
- NoteF/o/s ball joint rubber split
Pass63,203 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 63,203 miles
- Test number
- 584743666281
- NoteExhaust system corrosion
- NoteF/o/s ball joint cover split
Fail63,203 miles (+2,229)6 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,203 miles
- Test number
- 430184956242
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- NoteExhaust system corrosion
- NoteF/o/s ball joint cover split
Pass60,974 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 60,974 miles
- Test number
- 961406555205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,974 miles4 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,974 miles
- Test number
- 561581155276
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousNearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousOffside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Questions about L273 CLJ
- Does L273 CLJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L273 CLJ expired on 25 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L273 CLJ?
- The MOT on L273 CLJ expired on 25 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L273 CLJ done?
- L273 CLJ was recorded at 93,558 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2025, an average of 1,637 miles a year.
- Has L273 CLJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L273 CLJ has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2020.
- Has the mileage on L273 CLJ 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 L273 CLJ find?
- L273 CLJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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