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Talbot Express

White · Diesel · 1994 · 2,500 cc

L76 RWCMOT history

L76 RWC is a white diesel Talbot Express first used on 9 Mar 1994. Its MOT expired on 22 Apr 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 108,010 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Apr 2025
Mileage
108,010 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2024
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,521 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L76 RWC
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
9 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L76 RWC was last recorded at 108,010 miles on 23 Apr 2024, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,002 miles · 4 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
1,521 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 108,010 miles
  • 2023 – 107,876 miles
  • 2022 – 105,920 miles
  • 2021 – 105,013 miles
  • 2020 – 104,491 miles
  • 2019 – 102,934 miles
  • 2018 – 100,011 miles
  • 2017 – 95,013 miles
  • 2016 – 94,651 miles
  • 2015 – 93,939 miles
  • 2014 – 92,804 miles
  • 2013 – 91,779 miles
  • 2012 – 89,349 miles
  • 2008 – 83,769 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,010 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake discs corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen wiper not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Headlamps give slightly unclear dipped beam patterns

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,010 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    108,010 miles
    Test number
    515991533416
    • AdvisoryBrake discs corroded
  2. Fail108,002 miles (+126)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,002 miles
    Test number
    751536451029
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake discs corroded
  3. Pass107,876 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    107,876 miles
    Test number
    218342912497
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps give slightly unclear dipped beam patterns
  4. Fail107,876 miles (+76)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,876 miles
    Test number
    164826300756
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps give slightly unclear dipped beam patterns
  5. Fail107,800 miles (+1,880)1 dangerous9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,800 miles
    Test number
    911176725047
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass105,920 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    105,920 miles
    Test number
    454085454094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner cv gaiters deteriorating
  7. Fail105,920 miles (+907)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,920 miles
    Test number
    313078172314
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner cv gaiters deteriorating
  8. Pass105,013 miles (+522)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    105,013 miles
    Test number
    901249996591
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner sill corroding
  9. Pass104,491 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    104,491 miles
    Test number
    388602014202
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded
  10. Fail104,491 miles (+1,557)9 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,491 miles
    Test number
    266164501188
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper missing fell off (securing clip broken ) (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wing corroded
    • AdvisoryBonnet safety catch defective
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded
  11. Pass102,934 miles (+2,923)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    102,934 miles
    Test number
    289609787125
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner and outer sill corroded round drain hole
  12. Pass100,011 miles (+4,998)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    100,011 miles
    Test number
    354268123547
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside inner and outer sill corroded outside prescribed area
  13. Pass95,013 miles (+362)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    95,013 miles
    Test number
    868842834144
    • AdvisoryNearside Sill starting to corrode.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Side/marker lamp inoperative.
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play Both rear. (2.6.2)
  14. Pass94,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    94,651 miles
    Test number
    789199117161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail94,651 miles (+712)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,651 miles
    Test number
    797953594266
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
  16. Pass93,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    93,939 miles
    Test number
    248732155137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail93,939 miles (+1,135)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,939 miles
    Test number
    247239945144
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  18. Pass92,804 miles (+1,025)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    92,804 miles
    Test number
    737513554152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  19. Pass91,779 miles (+2,430)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    91,779 miles
    Test number
    155586503194
    • NoteAdvised corrosion to n/s & o/s/f brake pipes
    • NoteN/s/f wheel bearing getting noisey
  20. Pass89,349 miles (+5,580)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    89,349 miles
    Test number
    668018612187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass83,769 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    83,769 miles
    Test number
    993707338133
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteHead lamp deflectors fitted
    • NoteMiddle exhaust rubbers perished

Questions about L76 RWC

Does L76 RWC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L76 RWC expired on 22 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L76 RWC?
The MOT on L76 RWC expired on 22 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L76 RWC done?
L76 RWC was recorded at 108,010 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2024, an average of 1,521 miles a year.
Has L76 RWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L76 RWC has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L76 RWC 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 L76 RWC find?
L76 RWC passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2024 with 1 advisory: brake discs corroded.

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