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Talbot Express

White · Petrol · 1993 · 1,971 cc

L4 JOBMOT history

L4 JOB is a white petrol Talbot Express first used on 14 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 3 May 2024 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 87,412 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 May 2024
Mileage
87,412 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2023
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
925 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 JOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Talbot
Model
Express
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,971 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
14 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 May 2024
Latest MOT test
4 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 JOB was last recorded at 87,412 miles on 4 May 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,410 miles · 2 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
925 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 87,412 miles
  • 2022 – 87,410 miles
  • 2021 – 86,467 miles
  • 2020 – 85,871 miles
  • 2019 – 84,404 miles
  • 2018 – 83,589 miles
  • 2017 – 82,746 miles
  • 2015 – 81,795 miles
  • 2014 – 81,357 miles
  • 2013 – 80,230 miles
  • 2012 – 79,620 miles
  • 2011 – 79,475 miles
  • 2010 – 78,386 miles
  • 2009 – 78,126 miles
  • 2008 – 77,564 miles
  • 2007 – 75,028 miles
  • 2006 – 71,593 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,412 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside and Near side front wheel arches slightly 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,412 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    87,412 miles
    Test number
    940209060039
    • AdvisoryOffside and Near side front wheel arches slightly corroded

  2. Fail87,412 miles (+2)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,412 miles
    Test number
    636874868635
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside and Near side front wheel arches slightly corroded

  3. Fail87,410 miles (+943)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,410 miles
    Test number
    660712382364
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front wheel arches slightly corroded

  4. Pass86,467 miles (+596)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    86,467 miles
    Test number
    542955339717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door step/under sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass85,871 miles (+1,467)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    85,871 miles
    Test number
    257250960291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill & under sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass84,404 miles (+815)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,404 miles
    Test number
    297583566731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front WING SLIGHTLY CORRODED

  7. Pass83,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    83,589 miles
    Test number
    253409543414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail83,589 miles (+843)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,589 miles
    Test number
    276952250635
    • FailureCentral Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

  9. Pass82,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    82,746 miles
    Test number
    631750263610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail82,746 miles (+951)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,746 miles
    Test number
    336798605373
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass81,795 miles (+438)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    81,795 miles
    Test number
    966011324394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass81,357 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    81,357 miles
    Test number
    965432784219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBrake pipes coated in grease

  13. Fail81,357 miles (+1,127)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,357 miles
    Test number
    936679574288
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBrake pipes coated in grease

  14. Pass80,230 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    80,230 miles
    Test number
    726960893202
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Fail80,226 miles (+606)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,226 miles
    Test number
    958583283287
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass79,620 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    79,620 miles
    Test number
    195234982238
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteOsf tyre starting to crack

  17. Fail79,620 miles (+145)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,620 miles
    Test number
    978214082216
    • FailureFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteOsf tyre starting to crack

  18. Pass79,475 miles (+1,089)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    79,475 miles
    Test number
    346553741253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,386 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    78,386 miles
    Test number
    392600750297
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Fail78,386 miles (+260)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,386 miles
    Test number
    842599540273
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass78,126 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    78,126 miles
    Test number
    752100059191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail78,124 miles (+560)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,124 miles
    Test number
    754100749144
    • DangerousDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

  23. Pass77,564 miles (+2,536)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    77,564 miles
    Test number
    950658938113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass75,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2008
    Odometer
    75,028 miles
    Test number
    654115427175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail75,028 miles (+3,435)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,028 miles
    Test number
    180624627150
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  26. Pass71,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    71,593 miles
    Test number
    492495596018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail71,593 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,593 miles
    Test number
    381987386098
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about L4 JOB

Does L4 JOB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L4 JOB expired on 3 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L4 JOB?
The MOT on L4 JOB expired on 3 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L4 JOB done?
L4 JOB was recorded at 87,412 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2023, an average of 925 miles a year.
Has L4 JOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 JOB has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2023.
Has the mileage on L4 JOB 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 L4 JOB find?
L4 JOB passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2023 with 1 advisory: offside and near side front wheel arches slightly corroded.

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