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L36 RCA

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,912 mi
Last recorded64,912 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL36 RCA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 64,912 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded not excessive

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 27 Apr 2026 64,912 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded not excessive

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 2 Jul 2024 64,830 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2023 64,612 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2022 64,568 miles

surface corrosion throughout under body

Fail 6 Jul 2022 64,567 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

surface corrosion throughout under body

Pass 15 Apr 2021 64,486 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 64,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch to flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (inner wheel arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch to flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 63,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 63,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 63,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases TAIL PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 63,490 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ARCH/CHASSIS LEG (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases TAIL PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 62,757 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 62,757 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded backing sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch x2 (5.2.6)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 61,957 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 61,075 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 59,782 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 59,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 58,922 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 57,494 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 57,494 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 56,629 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 56,629 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2011 54,967 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 54,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 12 May 2010 50,582 miles

Near side rear tyre cracking in tread area but cannot see cords.

Fail 10 May 2010 50,581 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Near side rear tyre cracking in tread area but cannot see cords.

Pass 6 May 2009 48,147 miles

Near side rear tyre sidewall cracked/pershed but cannot see cords.

Fail 5 May 2009 48,147 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Near side rear tyre sidewall cracked/pershed but cannot see cords.

Pass 20 May 2008 46,011 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion front brake hose ferrules

corrosion o/s front inner wing

corrosion wheel arch

sidewall cracking rear tyres

Fail 19 May 2008 46,011 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion front brake hose ferrules

corrosion o/s front inner wing

corrosion wheel arch

sidewall cracking rear tyres

Pass 3 May 2007 43,913 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 43,913 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 43,009 miles

1/o/s wiperblade poor fit †2/corrosoin n/s inner sill †3/o/s/f chassis leg corroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2006 43,009 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

1/o/s wiperblade poor fit †2/corrosion n/s inner sill †3/o//s/f chassis leg corroded †

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express?

Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,026
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,909
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,861
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,297
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L36 RCA is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 66,330 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Talbot Express fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L36 RCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L36 RCA is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 25 October 1993.

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