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Talbot Express 1300 D

White · Diesel · 1994 · 2,500 cc

L288 ONNMOT history

L288 ONN is a white diesel Talbot Express 1300 D first used on 17 Mar 1994. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 105,823 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
105,823 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,858 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L288 ONN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Talbot
Model
Express 1300 D
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
17 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L288 ONN was last recorded at 105,823 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Oct 2009: 5,376 miles, lower than 50,547 miles on 28 Mar 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
105,809 miles · 17 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
2,858 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,823 miles
  • 2025 – 105,094 miles
  • 2024 – 85,490 miles
  • 2023 – 84,231 miles
  • 2022 – 83,005 miles
  • 2021 – 81,621 miles
  • 2020 – 80,936 miles
  • 2019 – 79,610 miles
  • 2018 – 77,014 miles
  • 2017 – 74,911 miles
  • 2016 – 71,871 miles
  • 2015 – 69,465 miles
  • 2013 – 63,112 miles
  • 2012 – 58,942 miles
  • 2011 – 58,379 miles
  • 2010 – 55,826 miles
  • 2009 – 53,766 miles
  • 2008 – 49,067 miles
  • 2007 – 48,378 miles
  • 2006 – 48,033 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,823 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust system not adequately supported

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

31 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,823 miles (+14)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    105,823 miles
    Test number
    108348207111
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail105,809 miles (+715)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,809 miles
    Test number
    796080031136
    • MajorCentral Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal tight
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Signs of overheating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both sides leaf spring corroded

  3. Pass105,094 miles (+19,604)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    105,094 miles
    Test number
    245424818741
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  4. Fail85,490 miles (+1,259)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,490 miles
    Test number
    472562384397
    • DangerousFront Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mount

  5. Pass84,231 miles (+1,226)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    84,231 miles
    Test number
    365627856217
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass83,005 miles (+1,384)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    83,005 miles
    Test number
    802326676114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mount at front of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass81,621 miles (+685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    81,621 miles
    Test number
    845079924152
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass80,936 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    80,936 miles
    Test number
    316230514410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail80,909 miles (+1,299)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,909 miles
    Test number
    506104972837
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass79,610 miles (+2,596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    79,610 miles
    Test number
    574238555165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass77,014 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    77,014 miles
    Test number
    517935735999
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail77,002 miles (+2,091)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,002 miles
    Test number
    547317220614
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass74,911 miles (+3,040)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    74,911 miles
    Test number
    237060377218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,871 miles (+2,406)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    71,871 miles
    Test number
    844724077016
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubbers deteriorated

  15. Pass69,465 miles (+16)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    69,465 miles
    Test number
    877319865080
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail69,449 miles (+6,337)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,449 miles
    Test number
    527542365001
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass63,112 miles (+18)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    63,112 miles
    Test number
    545574673260
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail63,094 miles (+4,152)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,094 miles
    Test number
    917693773215
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass58,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    58,942 miles
    Test number
    166121692297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail58,942 miles (+563)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,942 miles
    Test number
    295579282205
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass58,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    58,379 miles
    Test number
    707654491278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail58,379 miles (+2,553)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,379 miles
    Test number
    427441691264
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass55,826 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    55,826 miles
    Test number
    171513390260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Fail55,826 miles (+2,060)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,826 miles
    Test number
    321174780249
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass53,766 miles (+48,390)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    53,766 miles
    Test number
    274201389257
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRubber exhaust mountings perished

  26. Fail5,376 miles (-45,171)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,376 miles
    Test number
    303749279215
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRubber exhaust mountings perished

  27. Pass50,547 miles (+1,480)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    50,547 miles
    Test number
    381267289086
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Pass49,067 miles (+689)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    49,067 miles
    Test number
    582960238100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass48,378 miles (+345)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    48,378 miles
    Test number
    953215187030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail48,033 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,033 miles
    Test number
    844654846117
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

  31. Pass48,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2007
    Odometer
    48,033 miles
    Test number
    894144046189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L288 ONN

Does L288 ONN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L288 ONN is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L288 ONN?
The MOT on L288 ONN is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L288 ONN done?
L288 ONN was recorded at 105,823 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 2,858 miles a year.
Has L288 ONN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L288 ONN has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L288 ONN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Oct 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L288 ONN find?
L288 ONN passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: coolant leak; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.

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