Talbot Express
White · Petrol · 1993 · 1,971 cc
L27 AFXMOT history
L27 AFX is a white petrol Talbot Express first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 58,486 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 58,486 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 862 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L27 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
- 1 Aug 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L27 AFX was last recorded at 58,486 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 58,486 miles · 10 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 862 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 58,486 miles
- 2025 – 57,694 miles
- 2024 – 56,927 miles
- 2023 – 56,170 miles
- 2022 – 55,959 miles
- 2021 – 52,767 miles
- 2020 – 52,565 miles
- 2019 – 51,795 miles
- 2018 – 46,646 miles
- 2017 – 43,853 miles
- 2016 – 43,596 miles
- 2015 – 43,414 miles
- 2014 – 43,265 miles
- 2013 – 43,130 miles
- 2012 – 42,942 miles
- 2011 – 42,584 miles
- 2010 – 42,382 miles
- 2009 – 41,954 miles
- 2008 – 41,725 miles
- 2007 – 41,450 miles
- 2006 – 41,012 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass58,486 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySills corrodingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Front Coil spring corroded Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Exhaust mounting defective Rubber hanger broken
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
29 tests since 8 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass58,486 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 58,486 miles
- Test number
- 713360240460
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySills corroding
Fail58,486 miles (+792)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,486 miles
- Test number
- 618839923346
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySills corroding
Pass57,694 miles (+767)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 57,694 miles
- Test number
- 587087997024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,927 miles (+84)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 56,927 miles
- Test number
- 278373861049
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail56,843 miles (+673)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,843 miles
- Test number
- 539716177000
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Step. Near seatbelt fixings (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch, strut tower and cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Step. Near seatbelt fixings (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill, at jacking points at front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Splitting at pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass56,170 miles (+211)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 56,170 miles
- Test number
- 587688191449
- AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass55,959 miles (+6)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 55,959 miles
- Test number
- 673670950726
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryNearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security door step (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security door step (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail55,953 miles (+3,186)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,953 miles
- Test number
- 224826702052
- MajorNearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER DOOR STEP (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER DOOR STEP (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass52,767 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 52,767 miles
- Test number
- 177702361903
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail52,759 miles (+194)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,759 miles
- Test number
- 755197006411
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass52,565 miles (+20)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 52,565 miles
- Test number
- 797486332874
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rubber hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both shocks (5.3.2 (c))
Fail52,545 miles (+750)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,545 miles
- Test number
- 704448944091
- MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rubber hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both shocks (5.3.2 (c))
Pass51,795 miles (+5,149)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 51,795 miles
- Test number
- 454828580495
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass46,646 miles (+2,793)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 46,646 miles
- Test number
- 324646401198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,853 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 43,853 miles
- Test number
- 145934015785
- AdvisoryN/S rear tyre wearing on inside edge
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail43,853 miles (+257)7 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,853 miles
- Test number
- 350061858260
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureRear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryN/S rear tyre wearing on inside edge
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass43,596 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 43,596 miles
- Test number
- 204110132291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,596 miles (+182)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,596 miles
- Test number
- 640705405461
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass43,414 miles (+149)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 43,414 miles
- Test number
- 704138854064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,265 miles (+135)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 43,265 miles
- Test number
- 536121554244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,130 miles (+188)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2014
- Odometer
- 43,130 miles
- Test number
- 247518823444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,942 miles (+358)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2013
- Odometer
- 42,942 miles
- Test number
- 768721832192
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteBoth wipers slight deterioration
Pass42,584 miles (+202)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2012
- Odometer
- 42,584 miles
- Test number
- 498444721171
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Pass42,382 miles (+428)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2011
- Odometer
- 42,382 miles
- Test number
- 530539810190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,954 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2010
- Odometer
- 41,954 miles
- Test number
- 681702119120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,954 miles (+229)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,954 miles
- Test number
- 114792319131
- FailureCentre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Pass41,725 miles (+275)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2009
- Odometer
- 41,725 miles
- Test number
- 881416018119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,450 miles (+438)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2008
- Odometer
- 41,450 miles
- Test number
- 124083017114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,012 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2007
- Odometer
- 41,012 miles
- Test number
- 260038496039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L27 AFX
- Does L27 AFX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 AFX is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L27 AFX?
- The MOT on L27 AFX is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L27 AFX done?
- L27 AFX was recorded at 58,486 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 862 miles a year.
- Has L27 AFX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L27 AFX has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on L27 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 L27 AFX find?
- L27 AFX passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play; general underbody corrosion, and 2 more.
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