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Talbot Express

White · Diesel · 1994 · 2,500 cc

L49 JDCMOT history

L49 JDC is a white diesel Talbot Express first used on 1 Apr 1994. Its MOT expired on 8 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 125,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 May 2026
Mileage
125,625 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,920 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L49 JDC
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
1 Apr 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 May 2026
Latest MOT test
9 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L49 JDC was last recorded at 125,625 miles on 9 May 2025, 195 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Aug 2020: 11,010 miles, lower than 103,781 miles on 29 Jul 2019.

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
125,430 miles · 15 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
195 miles
Average per year
3,920 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,625 miles
  • 2024 – 125,430 miles
  • 2023 – 123,401 miles
  • 2022 – 118,305 miles
  • 2021 – 115,505 miles
  • 2020 – 11,010 miles
  • 2019 – 103,781 miles
  • 2018 – 98,489 miles
  • 2017 – 92,081 miles
  • 2016 – 89,786 miles
  • 2015 – 83,359 miles
  • 2014 – 76,329 miles
  • 2013 – 74,206 miles
  • 2012 – 71,155 miles
  • 2011 – 68,215 miles
  • 2010 – 64,498 miles
  • 2009 – 61,399 miles
  • 2008 – 57,417 miles
  • 2007 – 53,515 miles
  • 2006 – 49,740 miles
  • 2005 – 48,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,625 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has age related corrosion

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.

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,625 miles (+195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    125,625 miles
    Test number
    633538649634
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has age related corrosion

  2. Fail125,430 miles (+2,029)9 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,430 miles
    Test number
    534000281522
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass123,401 miles (+5,096)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    123,401 miles
    Test number
    293474084601
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  4. Pass118,305 miles (+2,800)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    118,305 miles
    Test number
    499923208251
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass115,505 miles (+104,495)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    115,505 miles
    Test number
    483930072745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass11,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    11,010 miles
    Test number
    941441184912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail11,010 miles (-92,771)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,010 miles
    Test number
    132261988990
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass103,781 miles (+5,292)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    103,781 miles
    Test number
    677370127268
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass98,489 miles (+190)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    98,489 miles
    Test number
    673179785490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail98,299 miles (+6,218)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,299 miles
    Test number
    271942161016
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

  11. Pass92,081 miles (+2,295)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    92,081 miles
    Test number
    773370640252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,786 miles (+6,427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    89,786 miles
    Test number
    550800950147
    • 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 shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

  13. Pass83,359 miles (+7,030)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    83,359 miles
    Test number
    116515115253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass76,329 miles (+2,123)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    76,329 miles
    Test number
    225317594484
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  15. Pass74,206 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    74,206 miles
    Test number
    816485503233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,186 miles (+3,031)5 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,186 miles
    Test number
    518127373166
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAll metal brake pipes corroded
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded and worn
    • NoteUnder body corroded

  17. Pass71,155 miles (+2,940)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    71,155 miles
    Test number
    257519972436
    • NoteFront brake disc corroded. all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

  18. Pass68,215 miles (+3,717)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    68,215 miles
    Test number
    248915361429
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

  19. Pass64,498 miles (+3,099)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    64,498 miles
    Test number
    684150880183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  20. Pass61,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    61,399 miles
    Test number
    262568379174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail61,399 miles (+3,982)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,399 miles
    Test number
    554245079144
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass57,417 miles (+3,902)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    57,417 miles
    Test number
    813258458181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,515 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    53,515 miles
    Test number
    954111377141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail53,501 miles (+3,761)8 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,501 miles
    Test number
    224936767132
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSomething in fuel tank

  25. Pass49,740 miles (+828)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    49,740 miles
    Test number
    520918776182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass48,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    48,912 miles
    Test number
    221727785218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail48,912 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,912 miles
    Test number
    541747685269
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about L49 JDC

Does L49 JDC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L49 JDC expired on 8 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L49 JDC?
The MOT on L49 JDC expired on 8 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L49 JDC done?
L49 JDC was recorded at 125,625 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2025, an average of 3,920 miles a year.
Has L49 JDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L49 JDC has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L49 JDC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Aug 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L49 JDC find?
L49 JDC passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2025 with 1 advisory: underside of vehicle has age related corrosion.

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