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Talbot Express 1300 D

White · Diesel · 1994 · 2,500 cc

L34 NRBMOT history

L34 NRB is a white diesel Talbot Express 1300 D first used on 22 Feb 1994. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2024 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 54,661 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2024
Mileage
54,661 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2023
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,205 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L34 NRB
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
22 Feb 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L34 NRB was last recorded at 54,661 miles on 9 Oct 2023, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,628 miles · 26 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
1,205 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 54,661 miles
  • 2022 – 54,628 miles
  • 2019 – 50,874 miles
  • 2018 – 49,504 miles
  • 2017 – 44,271 miles
  • 2016 – 43,782 miles
  • 2015 – 42,968 miles
  • 2014 – 41,166 miles
  • 2013 – 39,328 miles
  • 2012 – 39,326 miles
  • 2011 – 38,850 miles
  • 2010 – 38,010 miles
  • 2009 – 36,878 miles
  • 2008 – 35,835 miles
  • 2007 – 35,105 miles
  • 2006 – 33,905 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,661 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle & Suspension Components Corroded

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.

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,661 miles (+33)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    54,661 miles
    Test number
    935153750602
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle & Suspension Components Corroded

  2. Pass54,628 miles (+48)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    54,628 miles
    Test number
    391487402345
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail54,580 miles (+3,706)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,580 miles
    Test number
    804296867374
    • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass50,874 miles (+1,370)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    50,874 miles
    Test number
    972785237930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass49,504 miles (+5,233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    49,504 miles
    Test number
    802523882972
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  6. Pass44,271 miles (+489)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    44,271 miles
    Test number
    326445815527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass43,782 miles (+814)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    43,782 miles
    Test number
    664621912393
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

  8. Pass42,968 miles (+1,802)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    42,968 miles
    Test number
    826623905256
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

  9. Pass41,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    41,166 miles
    Test number
    795706304221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail41,166 miles (+1,838)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,166 miles
    Test number
    709496604270
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

  11. Pass39,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    39,328 miles
    Test number
    305772613255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail39,328 miles (+2)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,328 miles
    Test number
    308494403407
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass39,326 miles (+476)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    39,326 miles
    Test number
    549714522319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,850 miles (+840)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    38,850 miles
    Test number
    758366481107
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass38,010 miles (+1,132)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    38,010 miles
    Test number
    284751300260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,878 miles (+1,043)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    36,878 miles
    Test number
    504338199194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,835 miles (+730)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    35,835 miles
    Test number
    464925588195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,105 miles (+1,200)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    35,105 miles
    Test number
    812355207223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass33,905 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    33,905 miles
    Test number
    210739696478
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Fail33,905 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,905 miles
    Test number
    550869596195
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about L34 NRB

Does L34 NRB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L34 NRB expired on 8 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L34 NRB?
The MOT on L34 NRB expired on 8 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L34 NRB done?
L34 NRB was recorded at 54,661 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2023, an average of 1,205 miles a year.
Has L34 NRB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L34 NRB has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on L34 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 L34 NRB find?
L34 NRB passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2023 with 5 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wheel arch; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 2 more.

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