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L42 RCA

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

124,949 mi
Last recorded124,949 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL42 RCA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 124,949 miles

Front passenger seat has movement in the swivel section of the seat. not excessive

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 May 2026 124,924 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front passenger seat has movement in the swivel section of the seat. not excessive

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2025 117,042 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 109,437 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 109,431 miles

Nearside Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 97,754 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2023 97,297 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crush bar missing most of its structure due to rust, radiator, cooling fan etc all insecure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch next to coil spring, several rust holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill, next to trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower sill next to lower seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill next to trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wheel arch next to brake pipe and coil spring (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 86,331 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Mar 2021 72,701 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 72,688 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front corroded behind bumper

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 70,365 miles

Nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside parking brake only just met requirements

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 29 Mar 2019 70,365 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside parking brake only just met requirements

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 22 Mar 2018 67,155 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 67,155 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 64,930 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 62,595 miles

Area of corrosion on N/S Front chassis/inner wing( not fully penetrated)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 62,954 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases near to joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Area of corrosion on N/S Front chassis/inner wing( not fully penetrated)

Service brake efficiency only just met(52%)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 60,533 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

slight corrosion under weel arch n/s/f

Fail 18 Mar 2015 60,533 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

slight corrosion under weel arch n/s/f

Pass 29 Mar 2014 58,296 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 55,995 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 53,698 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 53,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 51,875 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 51,844 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished on outer edge.

Nearside wiper blade split

Pass 23 Mar 2010 49,792 miles

Both wiper blades perished.

Exhaust rubbers perished.

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edges.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 47,360 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 45,461 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 43,675 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 43,675 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 41,001 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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L42 RCA is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 1994 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 65,242 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 L42 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 32 years old, this Talbot Express is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L42 RCA is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 January 1994.

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