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Talbot Express

White · Diesel · 1994 · 2,500 cc

L45 FNCMOT history

L45 FNC is a white diesel Talbot Express first used on 9 Feb 1994. Its MOT expired on 6 Feb 2025 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 50,582 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Feb 2025
Mileage
50,582 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2024
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,089 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L45 FNC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Talbot
Model
Express
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
9 Feb 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L45 FNC was last recorded at 50,582 miles on 7 Feb 2024, 78 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,504 miles · 16 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
78 miles
Average per year
1,089 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 50,582 miles
  • 2023 – 50,504 miles
  • 2019 – 49,827 miles
  • 2018 – 49,140 miles
  • 2017 – 47,862 miles
  • 2016 – 44,879 miles
  • 2015 – 43,542 miles
  • 2014 – 40,888 miles
  • 2013 – 40,438 miles
  • 2012 – 39,126 miles
  • 2011 – 38,544 miles
  • 2010 – 36,507 miles
  • 2009 – 34,346 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,582 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 12 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,582 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    50,582 miles
    Test number
    646227697175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail50,582 miles (+78)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,582 miles
    Test number
    410277479597
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail50,504 miles (+677)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,504 miles
    Test number
    567255928746
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass49,827 miles (+687)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    49,827 miles
    Test number
    830390367362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  5. Pass49,140 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    49,140 miles
    Test number
    763664661012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  6. Fail49,137 miles (+1,275)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,137 miles
    Test number
    423817803857
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  7. Pass47,862 miles (+2,983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    47,862 miles
    Test number
    880089739525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  8. Pass44,879 miles (+1,337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    44,879 miles
    Test number
    731364667391
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes may require adjustments/repairs
  9. Pass43,542 miles (+2,654)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    43,542 miles
    Test number
    219379475043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,888 miles (+450)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    40,888 miles
    Test number
    847277374032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,438 miles (+1,312)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    40,438 miles
    Test number
    757879193062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,126 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    39,126 miles
    Test number
    198989382092
    • NoteNearside handbrake may need some adjustment/repair
    • NoteOffside rear wheel bearing has slight rumble noise when rotated
  13. Fail39,124 miles (+580)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,124 miles
    Test number
    626627282054
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside handbrake may need some adjustment/repair
    • NoteOffside rear wheel bearing has slight rumble noise when rotated
  14. Pass38,544 miles (+2,037)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    38,544 miles
    Test number
    849906191027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,507 miles (+2,161)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    36,507 miles
    Test number
    913991850069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,346 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    34,346 miles
    Test number
    100581479429
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteNearside front head lamp lense cracked

Questions about L45 FNC

Does L45 FNC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L45 FNC expired on 6 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L45 FNC?
The MOT on L45 FNC expired on 6 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L45 FNC done?
L45 FNC was recorded at 50,582 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2024, an average of 1,089 miles a year.
Has L45 FNC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L45 FNC has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L45 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 L45 FNC find?
L45 FNC passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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