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Talbot Express

White · Diesel · 1993 · 2,500 cc

L87 GTMMOT history

L87 GTM is a white diesel Talbot Express first used on 1 Sept 1993. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 148,085 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
148,085 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,837 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L87 GTM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Talbot
Model
Express
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Sept 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L87 GTM was last recorded at 148,085 miles on 15 May 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,069 miles · 11 May 2026
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
1,837 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,085 miles
  • 2025 – 145,781 miles
  • 2024 – 144,342 miles
  • 2023 – 139,146 miles
  • 2022 – 139,145 miles
  • 2019 – 139,138 miles
  • 2018 – 138,443 miles
  • 2017 – 135,310 miles
  • 2016 – 133,916 miles
  • 2015 – 132,935 miles
  • 2014 – 131,796 miles
  • 2013 – 129,641 miles
  • 2012 – 126,887 miles
  • 2011 – 124,237 miles
  • 2010 – 121,246 miles
  • 2009 – 118,936 miles
  • 2008 – 117,185 miles
  • 2007 – 114,452 miles
  • 2006 – 111,711 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,085 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wheel arch corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front cam belt cover loose and rubbing beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wheel arch 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,085 miles (+16)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    148,085 miles
    Test number
    634142586241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front cam belt cover loose and rubbing belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wheel arch corroded

  2. Fail148,069 miles (+2,288)5 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,069 miles
    Test number
    392937128952
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front cam belt cover loose and rubbing belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wheel arch corroded

  3. Pass145,781 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    145,781 miles
    Test number
    499660395658
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail145,777 miles (+1,435)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,777 miles
    Test number
    573694221447
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass144,342 miles (+3)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    144,342 miles
    Test number
    794153102134
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working All (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail144,339 miles (+5,193)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,339 miles
    Test number
    577770303849
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working All (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass139,146 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    139,146 miles
    Test number
    856068372975
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail139,146 miles (+1)6 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,146 miles
    Test number
    697545557067
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass139,145 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    139,145 miles
    Test number
    796888359973
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail139,144 miles (+6)1 dangerous10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,144 miles
    Test number
    730759201453
    • DangerousRear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass139,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    139,138 miles
    Test number
    477906392685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail139,138 miles (+695)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,138 miles
    Test number
    255416393941
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass138,443 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    138,443 miles
    Test number
    168074850281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail138,401 miles (+3,091)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,401 miles
    Test number
    396192363174
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened spring rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  15. Pass135,310 miles (+1,394)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    135,310 miles
    Test number
    508635187616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass133,916 miles (+981)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    133,916 miles
    Test number
    749709060055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass132,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    132,935 miles
    Test number
    832797525291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail132,935 miles (+1,139)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,935 miles
    Test number
    525971766095
    • FailureNearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  19. Pass131,796 miles (+2,155)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    131,796 miles
    Test number
    887033814248
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteExhaust rubbers cracked

  20. Fail129,641 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,641 miles
    Test number
    495695723251
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOffside front outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area

  21. Pass129,641 miles (+2,754)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    129,641 miles
    Test number
    596325823241
    • NoteOffside front outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area

  22. Pass126,887 miles (+2,650)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    126,887 miles
    Test number
    478525812266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  23. Fail124,237 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,237 miles
    Test number
    149959701254
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  24. Pass124,237 miles (+2,991)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    124,237 miles
    Test number
    527839501260
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  25. Pass121,246 miles (+2,310)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    121,246 miles
    Test number
    711017610273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass118,936 miles (+1,751)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    118,936 miles
    Test number
    920287019271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass117,185 miles (+2,733)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    117,185 miles
    Test number
    604630128257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass114,452 miles (+2,741)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    114,452 miles
    Test number
    532705517212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass111,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    111,711 miles
    Test number
    973588606264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L87 GTM

Does L87 GTM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L87 GTM is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L87 GTM?
The MOT on L87 GTM is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L87 GTM done?
L87 GTM was recorded at 148,085 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 1,837 miles a year.
Has L87 GTM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L87 GTM has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L87 GTM 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 L87 GTM find?
L87 GTM passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside front inner wheel arch corroded; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 3 more.

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