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This 1993 TALBOT EXPRESS has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 12 times since 2005

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 103,686 miles 11 months ago on Thursday 3rd July 2025 at 07:38.

The current MOT will expire in 2 months on Thursday 2nd July 2026.

L997VAM MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED2ND JULY 2026103,686 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED28TH JUNE 202427TH JUNE 202598,989 MI
PASSED11TH FEBRUARY 202211TH FEBRUARY 202398,595 MI
FAILED11TH FEBRUARY 202298,593 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Horn Not Working (7.7 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED12TH FEBRUARY 202111TH FEBRUARY 202297,746 MI
PASSED23RD JULY 201922ND JANUARY 202196,144 MI
PASSED10TH JULY 20189TH JULY 201994,091 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material All (1.1.11 (c))
  3. MINOR - Brake Fluid Warning Lamp Illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Load Sensing Valve Stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Both Blades Smearing Screen
  6. ADVISORY - Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Service Brake Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair (1.2.1 (c))
  9. ADVISORY - Both Rear Leaf Springs Corroded
  10. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Both Front (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Gearbox Mounting Defective
FAILED20TH JUNE 201894,082 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Passenger's Seat Insecure Swivel Seats Locks In Position But When Shook Releases Itself (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim So That Beam "kick Up" Is Not Visible On The Screen No Pattern/image (4.1.2 (a))
  3. MINOR - Brake Fluid Warning Lamp Illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
  4. ADVISORY - Gearbox Mounting Defective
  5. MAJOR - Spare Wheel Carrier Insecure Spare Wheel Located Under Bonnet And Not Held In Place Allowing Excessive Movement (6.1.5 (a))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Vehicle Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Outrigger From Chassis Leg At Join With Inner Sill (marked In Chalk) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Outrigger From Chassis Leg Where Joins Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Excessively Worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Various Brake Pipes Been Greased Not Allowing Full Inspection (1.1.11 (c))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Brake Pipes Into Flexis (1.1.11 (c))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Brake Pipes Into Flexis (1.1.11 (c))
  13. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  14. MAJOR - Exhaust System Insecure Rubbers Missing And Others Perishing Allowing Excess Movement (6.1.2 (a))
  15. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Front Pipe Has Thin Fracture After Manifold Join (6.1.2 (a))
  16. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Component Pin Or Bush Slightly Worn Shocky Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  17. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Component Pin Or Bush Slightly Worn Shocky Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  18. MAJOR - Brake Cable Insecure Front Part Of Cable Lying On Top Of Exhaust And Starting To Melt Outer Sheaf (1.1.15 (c))
  19. MAJOR - Offside Front Parking Brake Mechanism/associated Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded Floor Pan Next To Hand Brake Cable Where It Passes Through Floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))
  20. ADVISORY - Brake Load Sensing Valve Stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
  21. MAJOR - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  22. MAJOR - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  23. ADVISORY - Front Bumper Mountings Corroded But Not Likely To Become Detached Slightly Insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  24. ADVISORY - Rear Both Rear Leaf Springs Slightly Worn But Not Seriously Weakened
  25. ADVISORY - Steering/suspension Slightly Notchy When Turning Front Wheels By Hand
  26. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  27. ADVISORY - Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED23RD JUNE 201722ND JUNE 201890,594 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded X2 (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded X2 (3.6.b.2c)
FAILED23RD JUNE 201790,594 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. FAIL - Brake Fluid Warning Lamp Illuminated (3.6.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  4. FAIL - Exhaust System Not Adequately Supported (7.1.1)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Inner Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Insecure To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  7. FAIL - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (2.5.a.3c)
  8. FAIL - Offside Front Inner Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded Arch (2.4.a.3)
  9. FAIL - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  10. FAIL - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  11. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  12. FAIL - Emissions Not Tested (7.3.a.1)
  13. FAIL - Nearside Front Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded Foot Step (5.2.6)
  14. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  15. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  16. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded X2 (3.6.b.2c)
  17. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded X2 (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED5TH AUGUST 20166TH AUGUST 201789,882 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
FAILED3RD AUGUST 201689,882 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  4. FAIL - Exhaust System Not Adequately Supported (7.1.1)
PASSED6TH AUGUST 20156TH AUGUST 201686,010 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
FAILED5TH AUGUST 201586,010 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Exhaust Tail Section Missing And Gas Releasing Under Vehicle.
PASSED7TH AUGUST 20146TH AUGUST 201582,552 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (3.7.b.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  6. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
FAILED5TH AUGUST 201482,550 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Excessively Fluctuating (3.7.b.3)
  2. FAIL - Front Fuel System Component Leaking (7.2.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (3.7.b.3)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  8. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED25TH JULY 20132ND AUGUST 201479,502 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
FAILED24TH JULY 201379,500 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Upper Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pipe Inadequately Clipped (3.6.b.1)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (2.5.a.3c)
  5. FAIL - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (2.6.1)
  6. FAIL - Exhaust System Not Adequately Supported (7.1.1)
  7. FAIL - Fuel System Component Leaking (7.2.3)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED16TH JULY 20122ND AUGUST 201374,691 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
FAILED16TH JULY 201274,691 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Illuminating The Registration Plate (1.1.c.1e)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Has Less Than 50% Of The Light Sources Illuminating (1.1.a.3b)
  4. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  5. FAIL - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  6. FAIL - Exhaust System Not Adequately Supported (7.1.1)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
PASSED3RD AUGUST 20112ND AUGUST 201271,314 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated (2.5.c.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated (2.5.c.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  5. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
FAILED28TH JULY 201171,312 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Front Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (2.5.a.3c)
  2. FAIL - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area In Excess Of A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  3. FAIL - Offside Upper Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated (2.5.c.1a)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated (2.5.c.1a)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  9. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  10. USER ENTERED - Hand Brake Cable Fouling Exhaust
PASSED31ST MAY 20109TH JUNE 201168,910 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  6. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  7. USER ENTERED - Nearside Outer Track Rod End Joint Cover Split/missing
  8. USER ENTERED - Offside Outer Track Rod End Joint Cover Split/missing
  9. USER ENTERED - Load Sensing Valve May Not Be Operating Correctly
FAILED27TH MAY 201068,910 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  7. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  8. USER ENTERED - Nearside Outer Track Rod End Joint Cover Split/missing
  9. USER ENTERED - Offside Outer Track Rod End Joint Cover Split/missing
  10. USER ENTERED - Load Sensing Valve May Not Be Operating Correctly
PASSED27TH MAY 20099TH JUNE 201062,592 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
FAILED27TH MAY 200962,592 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.5c)
  2. PRS - Nearside Front Upper Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.5c)
  3. PRS - Nearside Rear Upper Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.5c)
  4. PRS - Offside Rear Upper Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.5c)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
PASSED10TH JUNE 20089TH JUNE 200956,642 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  6. ADVISORY - Service Brake: Service Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.c.1a)
  7. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.c.1b)
PASSED29TH AUGUST 20071ST SEPTEMBER 200856,334 MI
FAILED28TH AUGUST 200756,327 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Horn Not Working (1.6.2a)
PASSED21ST AUGUST 20061ST SEPTEMBER 200754,507 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  2. USER ENTERED - Os /ns Rear Spring Spacers Displaced And Missing
PASSED21ST JULY 200520TH JULY 200647,342 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

L997VAM Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 61% | MOT Failure Rate: 39%

L997VAM MOT Comments

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L997VAM Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 103,686 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,240 miles

L997VAM FAQs

This Talbot Express with registration L997VAM was manufactured on Friday 31st December 1993 so it is currently 32 years old. Its colour is White and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 103,686 miles, so this Talbot has travelled an average of 3,240 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 31 MOTs on record for this Talbot Express beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2005. We can see 12 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means L997VAM has a 61% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Talbot Express has had 91 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 12 Major, 1 Dangerous and 39 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Talbot Express is currently SORN .

Does L997VAM have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 15th May 2026 L997VAM does have an active MOT. Read more

Is L997VAM Taxed?

No, as of Friday 15th May 2026 L997VAM does not have Tax. The vehicle is declared as SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification). Read more

When does L997VAM MOT expire?

The current MOT for L997VAM will expire in 2 months on Thursday 2nd July 2026. Read more

When did L997VAM have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for L997VAM was on Thursday 3rd July 2025 at 07:38. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has L997VAM Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for L997VAM we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has L997VAM Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for L997VAM we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 61% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is L997VAM?

L997VAM is registered as a 1993 Talbot Express. Read more

How many miles has L997VAM done?

The odometer reading for L997VAM at the last MOT in July 2025 was 103,686 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 3,240 miles per year. Read more

How old is L997VAM?

The vehicle L997VAM was manufactured in 1993 so it is currently 32 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 7th October 1993. Read more

What colour is L997VAM?

The official colour of L997VAM is recorded as White. Read more

What engine does L997VAM have?

L997VAM has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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