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Talbot Exspress

White · Petrol · 1992 · 1,971 cc

J412 RUDMOT history

J412 RUD is a white petrol Talbot Exspress first used on 18 May 1992. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 80,940 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
80,940 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,546 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J412 RUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Talbot
Model
Exspress
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,971 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
18 May 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J412 RUD was last recorded at 80,940 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 200 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,740 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
200 miles
Average per year
1,546 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,940 miles
  • 2024 – 80,740 miles
  • 2023 – 80,001 miles
  • 2022 – 79,471 miles
  • 2021 – 78,354 miles
  • 2020 – 76,606 miles
  • 2019 – 74,916 miles
  • 2018 – 73,273 miles
  • 2017 – 71,829 miles
  • 2016 – 67,923 miles
  • 2015 – 64,581 miles
  • 2014 – 63,429 miles
  • 2013 – 61,901 miles
  • 2012 – 61,342 miles
  • 2011 – 60,494 miles
  • 2009 – 58,445 miles
  • 2008 – 56,643 miles
  • 2007 – 52,925 miles
  • 2006 – 50,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,940 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Sills RUSTY AND WEAK

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,940 miles (+200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    80,940 miles
    Test number
    420986007257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass80,740 miles (+739)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    80,740 miles
    Test number
    577860675478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass80,001 miles (+530)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    80,001 miles
    Test number
    959003997797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,471 miles (+366)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    79,471 miles
    Test number
    343175975688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,105 miles (+751)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    79,105 miles
    Test number
    952921520063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,354 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    78,354 miles
    Test number
    225902286312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail78,352 miles (+1,746)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,352 miles
    Test number
    530009340424
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass76,606 miles (+1,690)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    76,606 miles
    Test number
    847335303448
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Pass74,916 miles (+1,643)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,916 miles
    Test number
    104233400009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,273 miles (+1,444)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    73,273 miles
    Test number
    617290690624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,829 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    71,829 miles
    Test number
    555306200440
    • AdvisorySills RUSTY AND WEAK

  12. Fail71,829 miles (+3,906)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,829 miles
    Test number
    970506557145
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySills RUSTY AND WEAK

  13. Pass67,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    67,923 miles
    Test number
    669940352080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail67,923 miles (+3,342)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,923 miles
    Test number
    106906224589
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass64,581 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    64,581 miles
    Test number
    200001774142
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Fail64,581 miles (+1,152)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,581 miles
    Test number
    994327422532
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass63,429 miles (+1,528)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    63,429 miles
    Test number
    927717044111
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass61,901 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    61,901 miles
    Test number
    929607933167
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  19. Fail61,900 miles (+558)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,900 miles
    Test number
    167135533107
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  20. Fail61,342 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,342 miles
    Test number
    185482792118
    • Repaired at testFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass61,342 miles (+848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    61,342 miles
    Test number
    707292692110
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass60,494 miles (+2,049)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    60,494 miles
    Test number
    115235091124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteImbalance on rear brakes
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall cracking
    • NoteSlight underbody corrsion

  23. Pass58,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    58,445 miles
    Test number
    243313979436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail58,445 miles (+1,802)8 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,445 miles
    Test number
    234339169178
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFan Belt Has Come Off
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass56,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    56,643 miles
    Test number
    733565488193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail56,643 miles (+3,718)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,643 miles
    Test number
    422194288178
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass52,925 miles (+1,933)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    52,925 miles
    Test number
    394700387171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass50,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    50,992 miles
    Test number
    963490786118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J412 RUD

Does J412 RUD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J412 RUD is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on J412 RUD?
The MOT on J412 RUD is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J412 RUD done?
J412 RUD was recorded at 80,940 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 1,546 miles a year.
Has J412 RUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J412 RUD has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on J412 RUD ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on J412 RUD find?
J412 RUD passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mount.

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