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Talbot Express

White · Diesel · 1994 · 1,905 cc

L37 FNCMOT history

L37 FNC is a white diesel Talbot Express first used on 25 Mar 1994. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 123,847 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
123,847 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,810 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L37 FNC
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
25 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L37 FNC was last recorded at 123,847 miles on 22 May 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,845 miles · 21 May 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,810 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,847 miles
  • 2025 – 123,809 miles
  • 2024 – 123,654 miles
  • 2019 – 123,362 miles
  • 2018 – 123,301 miles
  • 2017 – 123,088 miles
  • 2015 – 122,979 miles
  • 2014 – 122,332 miles
  • 2013 – 121,618 miles
  • 2012 – 120,418 miles
  • 2011 – 110,893 miles
  • 2010 – 108,713 miles
  • 2009 – 104,047 miles
  • 2008 – 99,492 miles
  • 2007 – 93,119 miles
  • 2006 – 87,378 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,847 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear wheel bearing has slight play both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass123,847 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    123,847 miles
    Test number
    786914642216
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail123,845 miles (+36)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,845 miles
    Test number
    587129694652
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass123,809 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    123,809 miles
    Test number
    273735871155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail123,804 miles (+150)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,804 miles
    Test number
    513074911748
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective insecure (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass123,654 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    123,654 miles
    Test number
    952159054295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail123,649 miles (+287)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,649 miles
    Test number
    147843941777
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

  7. Pass123,362 miles (+61)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    123,362 miles
    Test number
    314425395279
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass123,301 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    123,301 miles
    Test number
    784088210026
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer seam (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Fail123,301 miles (+213)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,301 miles
    Test number
    846667429273
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer seam (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass123,088 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    123,088 miles
    Test number
    611195302772
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBattery tray slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryThree out of four exhaust rubber mounts broken

  11. Fail123,088 miles (+109)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,088 miles
    Test number
    312434458442
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBattery tray slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryThree out of four exhaust rubber mounts broken

  12. Pass122,979 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    122,979 miles
    Test number
    493555220256
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

  13. Fail122,979 miles (+647)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,979 miles
    Test number
    576319851069
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

  14. Pass122,332 miles (+714)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    122,332 miles
    Test number
    397759484266
    • NoteAll exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated.

  15. Pass121,618 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    121,618 miles
    Test number
    206882623317
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Fail121,618 miles (+1,200)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,618 miles
    Test number
    676025313311
    • FailureBrake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust rubber deteriorated.

  17. Pass120,418 miles (+6,348)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    120,418 miles
    Test number
    166026322329
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass114,070 miles (+3,177)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    114,070 miles
    Test number
    887389672048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass110,893 miles (+2,180)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    110,893 miles
    Test number
    128316761038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass108,713 miles (+4,666)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    108,713 miles
    Test number
    810852780092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass104,047 miles (+4,555)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    104,047 miles
    Test number
    962004289091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass99,492 miles (+6,373)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    99,492 miles
    Test number
    951329078020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass93,119 miles (+5,741)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    93,119 miles
    Test number
    480396587060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass87,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    87,378 miles
    Test number
    621008686054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L37 FNC

Does L37 FNC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L37 FNC is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L37 FNC?
The MOT on L37 FNC is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L37 FNC done?
L37 FNC was recorded at 123,847 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 1,810 miles a year.
Has L37 FNC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L37 FNC has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L37 FNC 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 L37 FNC find?
L37 FNC passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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