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Talbot Express

White · Petrol · 1994 · 1,971 cc

L4 WHWMOT history

L4 WHW is a white petrol Talbot Express first used on 5 Apr 1994. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 73,899 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
73,899 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,271 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 WHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Talbot
Model
Express
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,971 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
5 Apr 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 WHW was last recorded at 73,899 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 829 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,070 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
829 miles
Average per year
1,271 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,899 miles
  • 2024 – 73,070 miles
  • 2023 – 71,978 miles
  • 2022 – 70,616 miles
  • 2020 – 70,527 miles
  • 2019 – 68,373 miles
  • 2018 – 66,233 miles
  • 2017 – 63,384 miles
  • 2016 – 60,366 miles
  • 2015 – 57,927 miles
  • 2014 – 54,708 miles
  • 2013 – 53,411 miles
  • 2012 – 52,763 miles
  • 2011 – 51,297 miles
  • 2010 – 50,651 miles
  • 2009 – 50,102 miles
  • 2008 – 49,250 miles
  • 2007 – 49,044 miles
  • 2006 – 48,842 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,899 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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 Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • O/s washer jet requires adjustment

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Parking brake has little reserve travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Water in n/s headlamp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass73,899 miles (+829)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    73,899 miles
    Test number
    154390448378
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass73,070 miles (+1,092)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    73,070 miles
    Test number
    356253175205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass71,978 miles (+1,362)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    71,978 miles
    Test number
    130051183631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass70,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    70,616 miles
    Test number
    128734160675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail70,616 miles (+89)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,616 miles
    Test number
    118560852448
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

  6. Pass70,527 miles (+2,154)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    70,527 miles
    Test number
    826999852415
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake imbalanced/little reserve travel on habdbrake
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake cables deteriorated outers

  7. Pass68,373 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    68,373 miles
    Test number
    239020848147
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s washer jet requires adjustment
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryWater in n/s headlamp

  8. Fail68,373 miles (+2,140)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,373 miles
    Test number
    940351346827
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s washer jet requires adjustment
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryWater in n/s headlamp

  9. Pass66,233 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    66,233 miles
    Test number
    177619020423
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion n/s inner sill rear of door area (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  10. Fail66,233 miles (+2,849)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,233 miles
    Test number
    636382976176
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) not working o/s and n/s (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion n/s inner sill rear of door area (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass63,384 miles (+3,018)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    63,384 miles
    Test number
    508687184568
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryLower gearbox mounting rubber becoming unbonded
    • AdvisorySlight condensation n/s headlamp

  12. Pass60,366 miles (+2,439)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    60,366 miles
    Test number
    707682335210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    57,927 miles
    Test number
    835289965032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,927 miles (+3,219)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,927 miles
    Test number
    815128965085
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass54,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    54,708 miles
    Test number
    477878654073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,708 miles (+1,297)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,708 miles
    Test number
    696427254096
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass53,411 miles (+648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    53,411 miles
    Test number
    239240513465
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass52,763 miles (+1,466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    52,763 miles
    Test number
    858659412118
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Fail51,297 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,297 miles
    Test number
    267267931182
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass51,297 miles (+646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    51,297 miles
    Test number
    288087031133
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Fail50,651 miles1 repaired6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,651 miles
    Test number
    142995770006
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteBoth handbrake cables bulged

  22. Pass50,651 miles (+549)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    50,651 miles
    Test number
    534615370097
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteBoth handbrake cables bulged

  23. Pass50,102 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    50,102 miles
    Test number
    553023989037
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished on sidewall

  24. Fail50,102 miles (+852)1 repaired6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,102 miles
    Test number
    853503889069
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished on sidewall

  25. Pass49,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    49,250 miles
    Test number
    374439178040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail49,250 miles (+206)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,250 miles
    Test number
    790738978020
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteBoth handbrake cables starting to split

  27. Pass49,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    49,044 miles
    Test number
    851986587085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail49,044 miles (+202)5 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,044 miles
    Test number
    203666687093
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth handbrake cables bulged
    • NoteN/s/r tyre sidewall perished
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack (o/s/f)

  29. Pass48,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    48,842 miles
    Test number
    753267886086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail48,842 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,842 miles
    Test number
    660786586059
    • FailureOffside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • NoteHair line crack in centre exhaust system
    • NoteSlight play in off side front steering rack

Questions about L4 WHW

Does L4 WHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 WHW is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L4 WHW?
The MOT on L4 WHW is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 WHW done?
L4 WHW was recorded at 73,899 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 1,271 miles a year.
Has L4 WHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 WHW has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on L4 WHW 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 WHW find?
L4 WHW passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside headlamp reflector slightly defective; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear.

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