MOT Car Check

TALBOT

EXPRESS 1300 D · White

J261 WEF
TALBOT J261 WEF
MOTExpired
MOT due23 May 2025
First reg1 May 1992
Mileage94,865 mi
TaxSORN
Tax due

Vehicle age

34 years and 2 months

Fuel

Diesel

What's it worth now?

See a free valuation for J261 WEF.

Car valuation

MOT history

As of 1 July 2026.

PASSED · 23 May 2024
Test date23 May 2024
Expiry23 May 2025
Test number439919758913
Mileage94,865 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED · 24 May 2023
Test date24 May 2023
Expiry23 May 2024
Test number985402999982
Mileage93,666 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryadvise genral corrosion.
PASSED · 12 May 2022
Test date12 May 2022
Expiry13 May 2023
Test number681032185736
Mileage92,288 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryAdvise general corrosion.
PASSED · 14 May 2021
Test date14 May 2021
Expiry13 May 2022
Test number292096645180
Mileage91,495 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear spring rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear spring rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills and outer sills corroded and covered in underseals (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryexhaust corroded and rubbers in poor condition
AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill corroded
FAILED · 8 May 2021
Test date8 May 2021
Expiry
Test number739209797997
Mileage91,486 mi
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear spring rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear spring rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills and outer sills corroded and covered in underseals (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryexhaust corroded and rubbers in poor condition
AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill corroded
PASSED · 14 Apr 2020
Test date14 Apr 2020
Expiry2 May 2021
Test number191357550992
Mileage91,134 mi
Advisorytop column bush worn
AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisoryoil leak
AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear spring hangers corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch to turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch to turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisoryboth front outer sills corroded
FAILED · 14 Apr 2020
Test date14 Apr 2020
Expiry
Test number551997233891
Mileage91,134 mi
Advisorytop column bush worn
AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))
PrsOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisoryoil leak
AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear spring hangers corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch to turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch to turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisoryboth front outer sills corroded
PASSED · 17 Apr 2019
Test date17 Apr 2019
Expiry2 May 2020
Test number998794979335
Mileage90,775 mi
MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear spring hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear spring hangers heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Advisoryboth headlamps in poor condition and light slightly reduced
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch upper next to spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch upper next to spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Advisoryall rear spring eye bushes worn
PASSED · 18 Apr 2018
Test date18 Apr 2018
Expiry2 May 2019
Test number264914204079
Mileage89,893 mi
Advisorysteering column as slight movement on top support
Advisoryoil leak
AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear spring hangers and chassis around them (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
FAILED · 10 Apr 2018
Test date10 Apr 2018
Expiry
Test number635361179971
Mileage89,877 mi
Advisorysteering column as slight movement on top support
Failrear brakes release unevenly both rear brakes very slow to release (3.7.B.4)
FailNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FailOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
FailNearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Advisoryoil leak
FailOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear spring hangers and chassis around them (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rear of spring hanger (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill in few places (5.2.6)
FailOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill in few places (5.2.6)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
PASSED · 3 May 2017
Test date3 May 2017
Expiry2 May 2018
Test number877053797368
Mileage87,657 mi
AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner sills (5.2.6)
AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp image poor
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
PASSED · 13 May 2016
Test date13 May 2016
Expiry10 Jun 2017
Test number963753944907
Mileage83,879 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ends of the spring (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ends of the spring (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Advisoryall welding repairs heavily undersealed so unable to fully inspect
FAILED · 11 May 2016
Test date11 May 2016
Expiry
Test number397131364436
Mileage83,877 mi
FailOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded far rear hanger,front side holed (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired far rear hanger,back side (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired far rear hanger (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ends of the spring (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ends of the spring (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper inner arch (2.4.A.3)
PASSED · 9 Jun 2015
Test date9 Jun 2015
Expiry10 Jun 2016
Test number258590165119
Mileage81,503 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
FAILED · 4 Jun 2015
Test date4 Jun 2015
Expiry
Test number188135755193
Mileage81,493 mi
FailOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
FailNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
FailOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
FailOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FailNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
PASSED · 5 Jun 2014
Test date5 Jun 2014
Expiry10 Jun 2015
Test number677856054116
Mileage79,493 mi
User Enteredn/s/f lower of door and o/s/f outer arch showing signs of corrosion, but sharp edges
User Enteredo/s/f tyre starting to crack and perish
FAILED · 4 Jun 2014
Test date4 Jun 2014
Expiry
Test number549225654109
Mileage79,470 mi
Failfront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Failfront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
FailNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
FailNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
User Enteredn/s/f lower of door and o/s/f outer arch showing signs of corrosion, but sharp edges
User Enteredo/s/f tyre starting to crack and perish
User Enteredn/s/f outer sill front section holed and corroded but not within a perscribed area
PASSED · 11 Jun 2013
Test date11 Jun 2013
Expiry10 Jun 2014
Test number627562863146
Mileage77,199 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
User Enteredfront to rear brake pipes covered in grease
PASSED · 13 Mar 2012
Test date13 Mar 2012
Expiry6 Apr 2013
Test number106153372015
Mileage74,505 mi
User Enteredslight wear on osf outer cv gater
User Enteredboth nsf flexi brake pipes slight cracking
User Enterednsr upper high level indicator inop
PASSED · 23 Mar 2011
Test date23 Mar 2011
Expiry6 Apr 2012
Test number266782381041
Mileage71,329 mi
FAILED · 18 Mar 2011
Test date18 Mar 2011
Expiry
Test number906617371017
Mileage71,328 mi
FailNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
FailFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
FailOffside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
User Enteredn/s/r tyre perished
PASSED · 7 Apr 2010
Test date7 Apr 2010
Expiry6 Apr 2011
Test number781197290022
Mileage67,712 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
User Enterednearside front inner arch has fibre glass repair above tie bar mount preventing full inspection
PASSED · 14 May 2009
Test date14 May 2009
Expiry29 May 2010
Test number800984939150
Mileage67,393 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
User Enteredo/s and n/s front tyre sidewalls cracking
FAILED · 29 Apr 2009
Test date29 Apr 2009
Expiry
Test number283519919456
Mileage67,393 mi
FailFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
User Enteredo/s & n/s front tyres sidewalls cracking
PASSED · 30 May 2008
Test date30 May 2008
Expiry29 May 2009
Test number110681158120
Mileage65,763 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
FAILED · 29 May 2008
Test date29 May 2008
Expiry
Test number311030658106
Mileage65,736 mi
FailNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
User Enteredwater in n/s headlight
PASSED · 17 Apr 2008
Test date17 Apr 2008
Expiry16 Apr 2009
Test number170038308172
Mileage65,317 mi
FAILED · 16 Apr 2008
Test date16 Apr 2008
Expiry
Test number912737808159
Mileage65,291 mi
FailNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
FailOffside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User Enterednearside inner and outer sill corroded to hole (not in area)
User Enteredexhaust mounting rubbers cracked badly
PASSED · 16 Oct 2007
Test date16 Oct 2007
Expiry26 Oct 2008
Test number663669287243
Mileage64,727 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
PASSED · 2 Oct 2006
Test date2 Oct 2006
Expiry26 Oct 2007
Test number653065676264
Mileage62,503 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
PASSED · 27 Oct 2005
Test date27 Oct 2005
Expiry26 Oct 2006
Test number463310305481
Mileage60,358 mi
FAILED · 27 Oct 2005
Test date27 Oct 2005
Expiry
Test number731220705391
Mileage6,035 mi
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)