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Talbot Express

White · Diesel · 1994 · 2,500 cc

L53 MBVMOT history

L53 MBV is a white diesel Talbot Express first used on 14 Jan 1994. Its MOT expired on 25 Nov 2022 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 119,147 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Nov 2022
Mileage
119,147 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2021
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,043 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L53 MBV
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
14 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

L53 MBV was last recorded at 119,147 miles on 26 Nov 2021, 575 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,572 miles · 23 Jul 2019
Between the last two tests
575 miles
Average per year
2,043 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 119,147 miles
  • 2019 – 118,572 miles
  • 2016 – 116,509 miles
  • 2015 – 110,907 miles
  • 2014 – 108,755 miles
  • 2008 – 108,701 miles
  • 2006 – 99,570 miles
  • 2005 – 86,319 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,147 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective two rubber exhaust mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

13 tests since 31 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,147 miles (+575)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    119,147 miles
    Test number
    483152896044
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective two rubber exhaust mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass118,572 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    118,572 miles
    Test number
    480223166398
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail118,572 miles (+2,063)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,572 miles
    Test number
    693555623824
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass116,509 miles (+77)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    116,509 miles
    Test number
    471126524435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  5. Fail116,432 miles (+5,525)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,432 miles
    Test number
    918861501452
    • FailureLeaf spring inappropriately repaired both rear leaf spring rear shackle retaining nuts ineffective (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  6. Pass110,907 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    110,907 miles
    Test number
    266747845106
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteFront brake discs rusty

  7. Fail110,907 miles (+2,152)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,907 miles
    Test number
    978496145162
    • FailureNearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteFront brake discs rusty

  8. Pass108,755 miles (+54)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    108,755 miles
    Test number
    209412044112
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  9. Fail108,701 miles (+2,837)17 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,701 miles
    Test number
    391877698262
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteAllover underside corrosion
    • NoteExhaust corroded and mounts poor
    • NoteFront shocks corroded

  10. Pass105,864 miles (+6,294)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    105,864 miles
    Test number
    762092148047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,570 miles (+543)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    99,570 miles
    Test number
    983116206307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail99,027 miles (+12,708)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,027 miles
    Test number
    311000606391
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass86,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    86,319 miles
    Test number
    500084505304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L53 MBV

Does L53 MBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L53 MBV expired on 25 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L53 MBV?
The MOT on L53 MBV expired on 25 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L53 MBV done?
L53 MBV was recorded at 119,147 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2021, an average of 2,043 miles a year.
Has L53 MBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L53 MBV has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on L53 MBV 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 L53 MBV find?
L53 MBV passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2021 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; central rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; exhaust mounting defective two rubber exhaust mountings broken, and 2 more.

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