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Talbot Express 1300 D

White · Diesel · 1993 · 2,500 cc

L83 GTMMOT history

L83 GTM is a white diesel Talbot Express 1300 D first used on 12 Nov 1993. Its MOT expired on 10 May 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 152,635 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 10 May 2025
Mileage
152,635 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,638 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L83 GTM
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
1993
First used
12 Nov 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 May 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L83 GTM was last recorded at 152,635 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Aug 2007: 8,632 miles, lower than 79,913 miles on 26 Sept 2006.

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
152,631 miles · 21 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,638 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,635 miles
  • 2024 – 148,965 miles
  • 2023 – 146,501 miles
  • 2021 – 146,440 miles
  • 2020 – 146,422 miles
  • 2018 – 145,601 miles
  • 2017 – 141,969 miles
  • 2016 – 136,346 miles
  • 2015 – 129,165 miles
  • 2013 – 118,955 miles
  • 2012 – 111,334 miles
  • 2011 – 105,858 miles
  • 2010 – 102,480 miles
  • 2009 – 96,404 miles
  • 2008 – 91,835 miles
  • 2007 – 8,632 miles
  • 2006 – 79,913 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail152,635 miles
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MajorRear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Direction indicator not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail152,635 miles (+4)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,635 miles
    Test number
    659343458874
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Fail152,631 miles (+3,666)13 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,631 miles
    Test number
    292467627296
    • MajorExhaust system insecure bracket snapped if chassis (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure bracket snapped if chassis (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure mounting rubber snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch lower area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer 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 main jacking point structure (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front below head light very corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front below head light very corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inside wheel arch very corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield insecure

  3. Pass148,965 miles (+2,464)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    148,965 miles
    Test number
    251129859750
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront body panel behind bumper corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass146,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    146,501 miles
    Test number
    256289197748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. FailMileage not read12 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    748409717818
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength doorstep (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer doorstep (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper support corroded
    • AdvisoryBonnet corroded around catch

  6. Pass146,440 miles (+18)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    146,440 miles
    Test number
    916797310061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass146,422 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    146,422 miles
    Test number
    686718644130
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail146,422 miles1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,422 miles
    Test number
    921990592040
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail146,422 miles (+821)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,422 miles
    Test number
    178289107496
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass145,601 miles (+3,632)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    145,601 miles
    Test number
    517059163959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass141,969 miles (+5,623)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    141,969 miles
    Test number
    335365685910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass136,346 miles (+7,181)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    136,346 miles
    Test number
    924378799206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass129,165 miles (+4,621)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    129,165 miles
    Test number
    439515084797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass124,544 miles (+5,589)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    124,544 miles
    Test number
    949284415099
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass118,955 miles (+7,621)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    118,955 miles
    Test number
    597916433315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass111,334 miles (+5,476)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    111,334 miles
    Test number
    148270872289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass105,858 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    105,858 miles
    Test number
    286138641236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail105,855 miles (+3,375)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,855 miles
    Test number
    869664441260
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteOsf inner wing starting to corrode

  19. Pass102,480 miles (+6,076)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    102,480 miles
    Test number
    830824040223
    • NoteBoth front brake discs are worn on inner face

  20. Pass96,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    96,404 miles
    Test number
    224724649271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail96,403 miles (+4,568)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,403 miles
    Test number
    472934849282
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  22. Pass91,835 miles (+83,203)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    91,835 miles
    Test number
    113695348299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass8,632 miles (-71,281)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    8,632 miles
    Test number
    341283747485
    • NoteSlight play in offside rear wheel bearing
    • NoteSteering slightly stiff

  24. Pass79,913 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    79,913 miles
    Test number
    582339366238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail79,869 miles9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,869 miles
    Test number
    341047856246
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Questions about L83 GTM

Does L83 GTM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L83 GTM expired on 10 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L83 GTM?
The MOT on L83 GTM expired on 10 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L83 GTM done?
L83 GTM was recorded at 152,635 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 3,638 miles a year.
Has L83 GTM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L83 GTM has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L83 GTM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Aug 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L83 GTM find?
L83 GTM failed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 4 major defects: parking brake efficiency below requirements; rear brakes imbalanced across an axle axle 2; rear parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment, and 1 more.

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