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Talbot Express

White · Petrol · 1994 · 1,971 cc

L82 SMAMOT history

L82 SMA is a white petrol Talbot Express first used on 24 Jun 1994. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 74,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
74,189 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,082 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L82 SMA
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
24 Jun 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L82 SMA was last recorded at 74,189 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,185 miles · 29 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
2,082 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,189 miles
  • 2025 – 72,229 miles
  • 2024 – 67,460 miles
  • 2023 – 65,872 miles
  • 2022 – 62,168 miles
  • 2021 – 60,860 miles
  • 2020 – 60,250 miles
  • 2019 – 58,296 miles
  • 2018 – 55,967 miles
  • 2017 – 51,312 miles
  • 2016 – 46,258 miles
  • 2014 – 46,110 miles
  • 2013 – 45,792 miles
  • 2011 – 45,780 miles
  • 2010 – 45,056 miles
  • 2009 – 43,488 miles
  • 2008 – 41,641 miles
  • 2007 – 36,189 miles
  • 2006 – 32,576 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,189 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front body paneling corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front body paneling corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,189 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    74,189 miles
    Test number
    554759059403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front body paneling corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front body paneling corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill corroded

  2. Fail74,185 miles (+1,956)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,185 miles
    Test number
    751926840659
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front body paneling corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front body paneling corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill corroded

  3. Pass72,229 miles (+4,769)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    72,229 miles
    Test number
    583341543110
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass67,460 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    67,460 miles
    Test number
    621898838117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail67,456 miles (+1,584)2 dangerous10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,456 miles
    Test number
    648447256354
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSpeedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass65,872 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    65,872 miles
    Test number
    325960325766
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail65,868 miles (+3,700)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,868 miles
    Test number
    499710368926
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp slightly insecure

  8. Pass62,168 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    62,168 miles
    Test number
    804220107778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail62,164 miles (+1,304)1 dangerous5 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,164 miles
    Test number
    657972758093
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass60,860 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    60,860 miles
    Test number
    863227979030
    • MinorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail60,860 miles (+610)4 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,860 miles
    Test number
    328078527886
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass60,250 miles (+1,954)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    60,250 miles
    Test number
    286233842347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,296 miles (+2,329)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    58,296 miles
    Test number
    591497826861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,967 miles (+4,655)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    55,967 miles
    Test number
    480786620511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,312 miles (+5,054)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    51,312 miles
    Test number
    749769917171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,258 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    46,258 miles
    Test number
    729599454420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,110 miles (+318)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    46,110 miles
    Test number
    225110274499
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass45,792 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    45,792 miles
    Test number
    937639103180
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  19. Fail45,791 miles (+11)1 dangerous6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,791 miles
    Test number
    108997403126
    • DangerousBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  20. Pass45,780 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    45,780 miles
    Test number
    939336941236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail45,778 miles (+722)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,778 miles
    Test number
    389789731432
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass45,056 miles (+1,568)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    45,056 miles
    Test number
    224516960436
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass43,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    43,488 miles
    Test number
    864196269164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail43,488 miles (+1,847)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,488 miles
    Test number
    330250469114
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass41,641 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    41,641 miles
    Test number
    622406848068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail41,627 miles (+5,438)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,627 miles
    Test number
    132935748088
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass36,189 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    36,189 miles
    Test number
    252988237093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail36,078 miles (+3,502)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,078 miles
    Test number
    742139027027
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  29. Fail32,576 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,576 miles
    Test number
    191264536441
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  30. Pass32,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    32,576 miles
    Test number
    813094436064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L82 SMA

Does L82 SMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L82 SMA is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L82 SMA?
The MOT on L82 SMA is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L82 SMA done?
L82 SMA was recorded at 74,189 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 2,082 miles a year.
Has L82 SMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L82 SMA has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L82 SMA 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 L82 SMA find?
L82 SMA passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front body paneling corroded; offside front body paneling corroded; offside front inner sill corroded.

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