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L41 RCA

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

100,787 mi
Last recorded100,787 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL41 RCA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 100,787 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 98,588 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 97,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

underside of vehicle has heavy underseal cannot check fully

Pass 19 May 2022 96,923 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

underside of vehicle covered in black wax

Pass 2 Jun 2021 96,112 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 96,025 miles

Front inner wings corroded

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 96,025 miles

Front inner wings corroded

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 94,788 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2018 92,177 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 92,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported across axle (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Outer cvj gaiter leaking grease but appears secure

Pass 30 Jun 2017 90,690 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 90,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Park brake return spring broken at compensator

Pass 8 Jul 2016 90,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint of middle section (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting defective rubber bush deteriorated ()

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed no cords exposed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tire perished and cracked on outer side wall

exhaust mounting rubbers very perished and one is missing still holding at time of test

Fail 7 Jul 2016 90,015 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint of middle section (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting defective rubber bush deteriorated ()

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed no cords exposed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tire perished and cracked on outer side wall

exhaust mounting rubbers very perished and one is missing still holding at time of test

Pass 6 May 2015 97,929 miles

Both front wheel arches are corroded but no sharp edges

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f inner bumper mounting area is corroded and holed but bumper is secure

n/s/f inner wheel arch - front area corroded

n/s/f inner wheel arch subframe area corroded

n/s/f tyre is cracking and perishing

o/s/f iner wheel arch subframe area corroded

o/s/f inner bumper mounting area corroded and holed, but bumper is secure

o/s/f tyre is cracking and perishing

Fail 5 May 2015 87,929 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Both front wheel arches are corroded but no sharp edges

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Some exhaust hangers are perished, but system is secure

n/s/f inner bumper mounting area is corroded and holed but bumper is secure

n/s/f inner wheel arch - front area corroded

n/s/f inner wheel arch subframe area corroded

n/s/f tyre is cracking and perishing

o/s/f iner wheel arch subframe area corroded

o/s/f inner bumper mounting area corroded and holed, but bumper is secure

o/s/f tyre is cracking and perishing

Pass 13 May 2014 87,187 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 87,187 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 May 2013 85,546 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 85,546 miles

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres heavily perished and cracked but no cords visible

Pass 29 Feb 2012 80,902 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 79,816 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 79,908 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 76,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

front outer cv boots heavilly perished front brake discs heavy corrosion

Fail 16 Jul 2010 76,856 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

front outer cv boots heavilly perished front brake discs heavy corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2009 72,650 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 72,642 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 70,803 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 64,601 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 64,483 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 61,848 miles

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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L41 RCA is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L41 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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L41 RCA is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 November 1993.

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