
Talbot Express
White · Petrol · 1994 · 1,971 cc
L59 JDCMOT history
L59 JDC is a white petrol Talbot Express first used on 26 Mar 1994. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 67,495 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 67,495 mi
- At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,116 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L59 JDC
- 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
- 26 Mar 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L59 JDC was last recorded at 67,495 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 67,486 miles · 18 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 9 miles
- Average per year
- 1,116 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 67,495 miles
- 2025 – 66,181 miles
- 2023 – 62,942 miles
- 2022 – 62,704 miles
- 2021 – 61,158 miles
- 2019 – 61,142 miles
- 2018 – 61,125 miles
- 2017 – 60,609 miles
- 2016 – 60,035 miles
- 2015 – 59,256 miles
- 2014 – 58,635 miles
- 2013 – 57,513 miles
- 2012 – 55,927 miles
- 2011 – 54,331 miles
- 2010 – 49,422 miles
- 2008 – 48,610 miles
- 2007 – 46,474 miles
- 2006 – 45,613 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2017
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
25 tests since 24 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass67,495 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 67,495 miles
- Test number
- 173738961838
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,486 miles (+1,305)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,486 miles
- Test number
- 916477392662
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass66,181 miles (+3,239)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 66,181 miles
- Test number
- 806190398682
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,942 miles (+15)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 62,942 miles
- Test number
- 289588808141
- MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (f))
Fail62,927 miles (+223)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,927 miles
- Test number
- 272265425612
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (f))
Pass62,704 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 62,704 miles
- Test number
- 431920002061
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail62,704 miles (+1,546)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,704 miles
- Test number
- 200100334643
- MajorFront Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass61,158 miles (+16)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 61,158 miles
- Test number
- 248669400063
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass61,142 miles (+17)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 61,142 miles
- Test number
- 818250144427
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass61,125 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 61,125 miles
- Test number
- 326654336787
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust front clamp insecure
Fail61,125 miles (+516)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,125 miles
- Test number
- 311167933349
- MajorFront Exhaust system insecure and rear (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust front clamp insecure
Pass60,609 miles (+574)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 60,609 miles
- Test number
- 462442702092
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass60,035 miles13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 60,035 miles
- Test number
- 775011859252
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBoth rear wheels binding on
- AdvisoryCo level high on idle
- AdvisoryElectric wiring to nearside headlamp bulb deteriorated and needs attention but worked ok for test
- AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
- AdvisoryNumber plate light connection not very good
- AdvisoryRear brake application uneven
- AdvisorySlight movement in nearside headlamp
Fail60,035 miles (+779)12 failures10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,035 miles
- Test number
- 686561663294
- FailureElectrical wiring inadequately supported by nearside battery (1.9.2a)
- FailureElectrical wiring inadequately supported by offside battery (1.9.2a)
- FailureElectrical wiring inadequately supported by oil filter (1.9.2a)
- FailureElectrical wiring inadequately supported under steering wheel (1.9.2a)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported rubbers mounts deteriorated and cable tied (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBoth rear wheels binding on
- AdvisoryCo level high on idle
- AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
- AdvisoryRear brake application uneven
- AdvisorySlight movement in nearside headlamp
Pass59,256 miles (+621)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 59,256 miles
- Test number
- 859979895179
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteExhaust rubber hangers deteriorated
- NoteOuter sidewall perished on nearside rear tyre
Pass58,635 miles (+1,122)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 58,635 miles
- Test number
- 345326104248
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass57,513 miles (+1,586)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 57,513 miles
- Test number
- 699904003260
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass55,927 miles (+11)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 55,927 miles
- Test number
- 138789072119
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail55,916 miles (+1,585)5 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,916 miles
- Test number
- 218577362436
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass54,331 miles (+4,909)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 54,331 miles
- Test number
- 848747201274
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteBoth offside front brake pipes corroded close to excessive
- NoteExhaust mountings deteriorated
Pass49,422 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 49,422 miles
- Test number
- 242013700252
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteFront brake discs pitted.
Fail49,421 miles (+811)4 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,421 miles
- Test number
- 800593500239
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteFront brake discs pitted.
Pass48,610 miles (+2,136)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 48,610 miles
- Test number
- 120961428285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,474 miles (+861)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 46,474 miles
- Test number
- 413470847228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,613 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 45,613 miles
- Test number
- 411326036288
- NoteExhaust mountings starting to deterioate.
Questions about L59 JDC
- Does L59 JDC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L59 JDC is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L59 JDC?
- The MOT on L59 JDC is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L59 JDC done?
- L59 JDC was recorded at 67,495 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 1,116 miles a year.
- Has L59 JDC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L59 JDC has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on L59 JDC 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 L59 JDC find?
- L59 JDC passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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