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Talbot Express 1000 P

White · Petrol · 1993 · 1,971 cc

L61 URLMOT history

L61 URL is a white petrol Talbot Express 1000 P first used on 8 Oct 1993. Its MOT expired on 18 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 117,162 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jul 2026
Mileage
117,162 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,930 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L61 URL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Talbot
Model
Express 1000 P
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,971 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
8 Oct 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L61 URL was last recorded at 117,162 miles on 14 Jul 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,152 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
2,930 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,162 miles
  • 2024 – 116,185 miles
  • 2023 – 116,072 miles
  • 2022 – 115,318 miles
  • 2021 – 114,567 miles
  • 2020 – 113,516 miles
  • 2018 – 112,396 miles
  • 2017 – 110,456 miles
  • 2015 – 105,957 miles
  • 2014 – 99,669 miles
  • 2013 – 92,610 miles
  • 2012 – 86,422 miles
  • 2011 – 80,898 miles
  • 2010 – 73,661 miles
  • 2009 – 66,353 miles
  • 2008 – 63,561 miles
  • 2007 – 62,795 miles
  • 2006 – 60,327 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,162 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Front Coil spring corroded BOTH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Body has slight corrosion both rear arches to sills (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 18 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,162 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    117,162 miles
    Test number
    360536907029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail117,152 miles (+967)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,152 miles
    Test number
    896932835146
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass116,185 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    116,185 miles
    Test number
    239492944989
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail116,175 miles (+103)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,175 miles
    Test number
    128771605375
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass116,072 miles (+754)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    116,072 miles
    Test number
    831767981235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass115,318 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    115,318 miles
    Test number
    370585319456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail115,316 miles (+749)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,316 miles
    Test number
    259448911780
    • MajorNearside Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sikk (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  8. Pass114,567 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    114,567 miles
    Test number
    445319906577
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Inner sill corroded but not within a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  9. Fail114,560 miles (+1,044)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,560 miles
    Test number
    109654766936
    • DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% brake imbalance of 72% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner inner sill corroded but not within a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective spare tyre under inflated

  10. Pass113,516 miles (+1,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    113,516 miles
    Test number
    553153490845
    • AdvisoryUnderneath of vehicle shows signs of recent body and chassis repairs

  11. Pass112,396 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    112,396 miles
    Test number
    522414777135
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion both rear arches to sills (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion all chassis rails and out riggers (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Fail112,391 miles (+1,935)2 dangerous4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,391 miles
    Test number
    368012445700
    • DangerousBrake pipe excessively corroded entire front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings upper wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion both rear arches to sills (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion all chassis rails and out riggers (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass110,456 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    110,456 miles
    Test number
    586409264442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail110,452 miles (+4,495)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,452 miles
    Test number
    265181566015
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass105,957 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    105,957 miles
    Test number
    549887433696
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipe is becoming corroded in areas.
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle body is becoming corroded but not considered as excessive.
    • AdvisoryVehicle chassis is becoming corroded in areas but not considered as excessive.
    • AdvisoryN/s/f position light is dim.
    • AdvisoryO/s/r light cluster is becoming loose but not considered as insecure.
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre is cracking.

  16. Fail105,957 miles (+6,288)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,957 miles
    Test number
    233150922935
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipe is becoming corroded in areas.
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle body is becoming corroded but not considered as excessive.
    • AdvisoryVehicle chassis is becoming corroded in areas but not considered as excessive.
    • AdvisoryN/s/f position light is dim.
    • AdvisoryO/s/r light cluster is becoming loose but not considered as insecure.
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre is cracking.

  17. Pass99,669 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    99,669 miles
    Test number
    418763774281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteFront springs heavily corroded
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteSlight play in rear wheel bearings

  18. Fail99,669 miles (+7,059)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,669 miles
    Test number
    857742374269
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteFront springs heavily corroded
    • NoteSlight play in rear wheel bearings

  19. Pass92,610 miles (+6,188)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    92,610 miles
    Test number
    725370263285
    • NoteN/s/f tyre bold on outer edge
    • NoteN/s/r tyre bold on outer edge and cracked
    • NoteSlight play in all four wheel bearings

  20. Pass86,422 miles (+5,524)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    86,422 miles
    Test number
    145643482283
    • NoteFront discs slightly lipped
    • NoteFront pads not visible
    • NoteFront springs corroding
    • NoteSlight play in both rear wheel bearings
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

  21. Pass80,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    80,898 miles
    Test number
    349154681238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail80,898 miles (+7,237)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,898 miles
    Test number
    459383081296
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs in poor condition

  23. Pass73,661 miles (+7,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    73,661 miles
    Test number
    830414770246
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass66,353 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    66,353 miles
    Test number
    894480189290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail66,346 miles (+2,785)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,346 miles
    Test number
    623820589263
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass63,561 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    63,561 miles
    Test number
    541481198265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail63,557 miles (+153)5 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,557 miles
    Test number
    202160698202
    • FailureCentre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteO/s and n/s front brake discs in poor condition
    • NoteRear step damaged at bracket

  28. Pass63,404 miles (+609)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    63,404 miles
    Test number
    262219318015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  29. Pass62,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    62,795 miles
    Test number
    142365727065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail62,795 miles (+2,468)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,795 miles
    Test number
    430452127086
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  31. Pass60,327 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    60,327 miles
    Test number
    514009346039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Questions about L61 URL

Does L61 URL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L61 URL expired on 18 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L61 URL?
The MOT on L61 URL expired on 18 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L61 URL done?
L61 URL was recorded at 117,162 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2025, an average of 2,930 miles a year.
Has L61 URL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L61 URL has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L61 URL 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 L61 URL find?
L61 URL passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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