Talbot Express 1300 P
White · Petrol · 1993 · 1,971 cc
L35 RCAMOT history
L35 RCA is a white petrol Talbot Express 1300 P first used on 15 Oct 1993. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 33,243 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 33,243 mi
- At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 10
- 7 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 401 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L35 RCA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Talbot
- Model
- Express 1300 P
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,971 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 15 Oct 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L35 RCA was last recorded at 33,243 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 200 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 33,043 miles · 26 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 200 miles
- Average per year
- 401 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 33,243 miles
- 2024 – 33,043 miles
- 2023 – 32,310 miles
- 2022 – 29,978 miles
- 2020 – 28,238 miles
- 2010 – 27,655 miles
- 2007 – 25,728 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass33,243 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyers have cracking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
10 tests since 19 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass33,243 miles (+200)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 33,243 miles
- Test number
- 157432176912
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass33,043 miles (+733)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 33,043 miles
- Test number
- 968811375851
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,310 miles (+24)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 32,310 miles
- Test number
- 661389138948
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyers have cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail32,286 miles (+2,308)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,286 miles
- Test number
- 917318403097
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyers have cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass29,978 miles (+1,740)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 29,978 miles
- Test number
- 775035524972
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing spare wheel (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass28,238 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 28,238 miles
- Test number
- 370228177737
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail28,238 miles (+583)1 dangerous6 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,238 miles
- Test number
- 748799721965
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorOffside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass27,655 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2011
- Odometer
- 27,655 miles
- Test number
- 244267120497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,650 miles (+1,922)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,650 miles
- Test number
- 824889710133
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass25,728 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 25,728 miles
- Test number
- 580038077004
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Questions about L35 RCA
- Does L35 RCA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L35 RCA is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L35 RCA?
- The MOT on L35 RCA is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L35 RCA done?
- L35 RCA was recorded at 33,243 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 401 miles a year.
- Has L35 RCA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L35 RCA has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on L35 RCA 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 L35 RCA find?
- L35 RCA passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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