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L612 RSN

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

106,090 mi
Last recorded106,090 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL612 RSN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 106,090 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 105,003 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 103,941 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills out with prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 102,713 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 100,083 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 99,777 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 99,771 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 99,693 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 99,689 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 99,355 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 99,351 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty not working (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at top strut mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at sill and step (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 98,872 miles

BRAKE PIPES COATED

FRONT TYRES AT 3MM OR LESS.

HEAVY UNDERSEAL UNDER THE VEHICLE

REAR TYRE WALLS CRACKED,STRONG ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Fail 25 Jul 2016 98,872 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust burst (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

BRAKE PIPES COATED

FRONT TYRES AT 3MM OR LESS.

HEAVY UNDERSEAL UNDER THE VEHICLE

REAR TYRE WALLS CRACKED,STRONG ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Pass 26 Mar 2015 96,379 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 96,379 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 86,528 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 81,735 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 81,735 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 77,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 74,909 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 74,007 miles

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

advise offside front innerwing holed

Fail 16 Mar 2010 74,007 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise offside front innerwing holed

Pass 18 Mar 2009 71,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 71,600 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 69,761 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 69,755 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Fail 7 Mar 2007 68,408 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 68,408 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 66,187 miles

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

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

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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L612 RSN is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 L612 RSN, 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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L612 RSN is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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