Talbot Express 1300 D
White · Diesel · 1994 · 2,500 cc
L62 CLJMOT history
L62 CLJ is a white diesel Talbot Express 1300 D first used on 26 Jan 1994. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 69,728 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 69,728 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,235 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L62 CLJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Talbot
- Model
- Express 1300 D
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 26 Jan 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L62 CLJ was last recorded at 69,728 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 2,116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 6 Sept 2017: 6,344 miles, lower than 62,739 miles on 2 Aug 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 67,612 miles · 21 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,116 miles
- Average per year
- 1,235 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 69,728 miles
- 2025 – 67,612 miles
- 2024 – 66,418 miles
- 2023 – 64,427 miles
- 2018 – 64,340 miles
- 2017 – 6,344 miles
- 2016 – 62,739 miles
- 2015 – 61,537 miles
- 2014 – 59,538 miles
- 2013 – 58,649 miles
- 2012 – 56,458 miles
- 2011 – 55,467 miles
- 2010 – 53,683 miles
- 2009 – 51,109 miles
- 2008 – 49,623 miles
- 2007 – 46,387 miles
- 2006 – 45,038 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass69,728 miles
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
21 tests since 15 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass69,728 miles (+2,116)3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 69,728 miles
- Test number
- 942964692638
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass67,612 miles (+1,194)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 67,612 miles
- Test number
- 223055160895
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass66,418 miles (+1,991)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 66,418 miles
- Test number
- 188464804317
- MinorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySubframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass64,427 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 64,427 miles
- Test number
- 691259331744
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,421 miles (+81)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,421 miles
- Test number
- 679770591407
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass64,340 miles (+57,996)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 64,340 miles
- Test number
- 373634727420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,344 miles (-56,395)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 6,344 miles
- Test number
- 404976915748
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,739 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 62,739 miles
- Test number
- 997283460419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,736 miles (+1,199)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,736 miles
- Test number
- 586942957292
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Pass61,537 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 61,537 miles
- Test number
- 777049205256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,534 miles (+1,996)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,534 miles
- Test number
- 278708195478
- FailureNearside Outer 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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass59,538 miles (+889)1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 59,538 miles
- Test number
- 867648984114
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteNearside track rod end slight play
- NoteOffside rear wheel bearing slight play
- NoteOffside track rod end slight play
- NoteRear brakes slight imbalance
- NoteService brakes only just met requirements
Pass58,649 miles (+3)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 58,649 miles
- Test number
- 508447803287
- NoteNearside track rod end slight play
- NoteOffside rear wheel bearing slight play
- NoteOffside track rod end slight play
- NoteRear brakes slight imbalance
- NoteService brakes only just met requirements
Fail58,646 miles (+2,188)6 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,646 miles
- Test number
- 758070403211
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- 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)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteNearside track rod end slight play
- NoteOffside rear wheel bearing slight play
- NoteOffside track rod end slight play
Pass56,458 miles (+991)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 56,458 miles
- Test number
- 328874792156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,467 miles (+1,784)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 55,467 miles
- Test number
- 648190591135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,683 miles (+2,574)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 53,683 miles
- Test number
- 830109180141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,109 miles (+1,486)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 51,109 miles
- Test number
- 430286699135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,623 miles (+3,236)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 49,623 miles
- Test number
- 451841198160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,387 miles (+1,349)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 46,387 miles
- Test number
- 202562797486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,038 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 45,038 miles
- Test number
- 302886296116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L62 CLJ
- Does L62 CLJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L62 CLJ is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L62 CLJ?
- The MOT on L62 CLJ is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L62 CLJ done?
- L62 CLJ was recorded at 69,728 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 1,235 miles a year.
- Has L62 CLJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L62 CLJ has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on L62 CLJ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Sept 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L62 CLJ find?
- L62 CLJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 4 more.
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