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Talbot Express

White · Petrol · 1994 · 1,971 cc

L84 VOWMOT history

L84 VOW is a white petrol Talbot Express first used on 1 May 1994. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 95,910 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 May 2027
Mileage
95,910 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,134 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L84 VOW
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
1 May 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L84 VOW was last recorded at 95,910 miles on 27 May 2026, 1,085 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,825 miles · 18 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,085 miles
Average per year
1,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,910 miles
  • 2025 – 94,825 miles
  • 2024 – 93,738 miles
  • 2023 – 93,377 miles
  • 2022 – 92,669 miles
  • 2020 – 91,338 miles
  • 2019 – 90,519 miles
  • 2018 – 89,812 miles
  • 2017 – 89,040 miles
  • 2016 – 87,693 miles
  • 2015 – 85,879 miles
  • 2014 – 84,361 miles
  • 2013 – 83,131 miles
  • 2012 – 82,135 miles
  • 2011 – 81,753 miles
  • 2010 – 80,812 miles
  • 2009 – 79,375 miles
  • 2008 – 77,372 miles
  • 2007 – 74,723 miles
  • 2006 – 73,310 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,910 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rubbers heavily perished (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront crash bar corroded

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Corrosion o/s/f inner wheel arch

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,910 miles (+1,085)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    95,910 miles
    Test number
    681287674139
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rubbers heavily perished (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront crash bar corroded

  2. Pass94,825 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    94,825 miles
    Test number
    424908822874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail94,805 miles (+1,067)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,805 miles
    Test number
    589642717094
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass93,738 miles (+361)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    93,738 miles
    Test number
    999729087419
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective condensation on inside of lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion across front crash bar
    • AdvisoryCorrosion inner wheel arch o/s/f

  5. Pass93,377 miles (+708)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    93,377 miles
    Test number
    498286160653
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple holes in tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion across front bumper support
    • AdvisoryCorrosion o/s/f inner wheel arch

  6. Pass92,669 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    92,669 miles
    Test number
    418471001473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion o/s/f inner wheel arch
    • AdvisoryFront bumper mounting bar corroded

  7. Fail92,666 miles (+1,328)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,666 miles
    Test number
    655613183024
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted o/s/f brake pads friction material loose of its backing plate (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested o/s/f brake pads friction material loose of its backing plate (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion o/s/f inner wheel arch
    • AdvisoryFront bumper mounting bar corroded

  8. Pass91,338 miles (+819)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    91,338 miles
    Test number
    445001384025
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass90,519 miles (+707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    90,519 miles
    Test number
    284220286987
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass89,812 miles (+772)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    89,812 miles
    Test number
    156324396861
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass89,040 miles (+1,347)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    89,040 miles
    Test number
    205541323836
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass87,693 miles (+1,814)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    87,693 miles
    Test number
    753456296780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,879 miles (+1,518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    85,879 miles
    Test number
    716217695129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Pass84,361 miles (+1,230)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    84,361 miles
    Test number
    306550294183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass83,131 miles (+996)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    83,131 miles
    Test number
    167258673173
    • AdvisoryOuter Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Pass82,135 miles (+4)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    82,135 miles
    Test number
    819070172193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFootbrake pedal has a lot of travel

  17. Fail82,131 miles (+378)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,131 miles
    Test number
    267426262171
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFootbrake pedal has a lot of travel

  18. Pass81,753 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    81,753 miles
    Test number
    156384371136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail81,738 miles (+926)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,738 miles
    Test number
    629267261164
    • DangerousBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  20. Pass80,812 miles (+1,437)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    80,812 miles
    Test number
    292701260461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  21. Pass79,375 miles (+2,003)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    79,375 miles
    Test number
    592526169199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass77,372 miles (+2,649)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    77,372 miles
    Test number
    490499968147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass74,723 miles (+1,413)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    74,723 miles
    Test number
    480442467191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass73,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    73,310 miles
    Test number
    352590976165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L84 VOW

Does L84 VOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L84 VOW is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L84 VOW?
The MOT on L84 VOW is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L84 VOW done?
L84 VOW was recorded at 95,910 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 1,134 miles a year.
Has L84 VOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L84 VOW has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L84 VOW 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 L84 VOW find?
L84 VOW passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; rear exhaust mounting defective rubbers heavily perished, and 1 more.

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