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Talbot Camper

White · Diesel · 1993 · 2,500 cc

L79 GTMMOT history

L79 GTM is a white diesel Talbot Camper first used on 17 Nov 1993. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 74,508 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
74,508 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,610 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L79 GTM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Talbot
Model
Camper
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
17 Nov 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L79 GTM was last recorded at 74,508 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 39 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Mar 2009: 33,611 miles, lower than 33,759 miles on 18 Mar 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
74,469 miles · 30 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
39 miles
Average per year
2,610 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,508 miles
  • 2022 – 74,319 miles
  • 2018 – 71,829 miles
  • 2017 – 67,107 miles
  • 2016 – 62,664 miles
  • 2015 – 59,361 miles
  • 2014 – 54,842 miles
  • 2013 – 50,116 miles
  • 2012 – 46,849 miles
  • 2011 – 42,769 miles
  • 2010 – 38,128 miles
  • 2009 – 33,611 miles
  • 2008 – 28,778 miles
  • 2007 – 24,999 miles
  • 2006 – 22,356 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,508 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Masked for aim (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair and Offside Rear (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Masked for aim (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,508 miles (+39)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    74,508 miles
    Test number
    150526124741
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Masked for aim (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair and Offside Rear (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Masked for aim (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail74,469 miles (+150)8 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,469 miles
    Test number
    300177540052
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill holed outside of prescribed area

  3. Pass74,319 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    74,319 miles
    Test number
    354155689815
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top marker light is not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front top marker light lens are missing

  4. Fail74,319 miles (+2,490)5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,319 miles
    Test number
    959140995717
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top marker light is not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front top marker light lens are missing

  5. Pass71,829 miles (+4,722)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    71,829 miles
    Test number
    714562057683
    • AdvisoryExhaust system slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass67,107 miles (+4,443)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    67,107 miles
    Test number
    141645841578
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubbers in poor condition
    • AdvisoryExhaust system in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass62,664 miles (+3,303)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    62,664 miles
    Test number
    893020646789
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubbers in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWiper blades slightly smeary

  8. Pass59,361 miles (+4,519)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    59,361 miles
    Test number
    526148165059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Pass54,842 miles (+4,726)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    54,842 miles
    Test number
    456916954032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteGearbox mounting defective
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass50,116 miles (+32)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    50,116 miles
    Test number
    776870173033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  11. Fail50,084 miles (+3,235)6 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,084 miles
    Test number
    665583063011
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  12. Pass46,849 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    46,849 miles
    Test number
    188827562414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail46,849 miles (+4,080)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,849 miles
    Test number
    626719352087
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass42,769 miles (+4,641)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    42,769 miles
    Test number
    265132221064
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn

  15. Pass38,128 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    38,128 miles
    Test number
    631191290037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail38,116 miles (+4,505)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,116 miles
    Test number
    251556280004
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass33,611 miles (-148)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    33,611 miles
    Test number
    892939789011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail33,759 miles (+4,981)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,759 miles
    Test number
    152207079047
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass28,778 miles (+3,779)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    28,778 miles
    Test number
    184501268098
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass24,999 miles (+2,643)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    24,999 miles
    Test number
    491129467056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    22,356 miles
    Test number
    822262286057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L79 GTM

Does L79 GTM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L79 GTM is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L79 GTM?
The MOT on L79 GTM is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L79 GTM done?
L79 GTM was recorded at 74,508 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 2,610 miles a year.
Has L79 GTM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L79 GTM has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L79 GTM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Mar 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L79 GTM find?
L79 GTM passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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