Talbot Express
White · Petrol · 1994 · 1,971 cc
L42 RCAMOT history
L42 RCA is a white petrol Talbot Express first used on 6 Jan 1994. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 124,949 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 124,949 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 20 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 4,153 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L42 RCA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Talbot
- Model
- Express
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,971 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 6 Jan 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L42 RCA was last recorded at 124,949 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 4 Apr 2016: 62,595 miles, lower than 62,954 miles on 1 Apr 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 124,924 miles · 29 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 25 miles
- Average per year
- 4,153 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 124,949 miles
- 2025 – 117,042 miles
- 2024 – 109,437 miles
- 2023 – 97,754 miles
- 2022 – 86,331 miles
- 2021 – 72,701 miles
- 2019 – 70,365 miles
- 2018 – 67,155 miles
- 2017 – 64,930 miles
- 2016 – 62,595 miles
- 2015 – 60,533 miles
- 2014 – 58,296 miles
- 2013 – 55,995 miles
- 2012 – 53,698 miles
- 2011 – 51,875 miles
- 2010 – 49,792 miles
- 2009 – 47,360 miles
- 2008 – 45,461 miles
- 2007 – 43,675 miles
- 2006 – 41,001 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass124,949 miles
- AdvisoryFront passenger seat has movement in the swivel section of the seat. not excessiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
31 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass124,949 miles (+25)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 124,949 miles
- Test number
- 431753522976
- AdvisoryFront passenger seat has movement in the swivel section of the seat. not excessive
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail124,924 miles (+7,882)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,924 miles
- Test number
- 683731635202
- MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront passenger seat has movement in the swivel section of the seat. not excessive
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass117,042 miles (+7,605)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 117,042 miles
- Test number
- 502481763994
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass109,437 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 109,437 miles
- Test number
- 657013758912
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,431 miles (+11,677)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,431 miles
- Test number
- 380486155208
- MajorNearside Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Pass97,754 miles (+457)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 97,754 miles
- Test number
- 572799346695
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail97,297 miles (+10,966)1 dangerous10 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,297 miles
- Test number
- 627194387876
- DangerousOffside 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))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront 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))
- MajorNearside 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))
- MajorNearside 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))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower sill next to lower seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside 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))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass86,331 miles (+13,630)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 86,331 miles
- Test number
- 878130361526
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass72,701 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 72,701 miles
- Test number
- 822345161484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,688 miles (+2,323)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,688 miles
- Test number
- 700640244654
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front corroded behind bumper
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass70,365 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 70,365 miles
- Test number
- 928498665850
- AdvisoryNearside front inner wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryNearside parking brake only just met requirements
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre slightly perished
Fail70,365 miles (+3,210)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,365 miles
- Test number
- 717615064021
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside front inner wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryNearside parking brake only just met requirements
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre slightly perished
Pass67,155 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 67,155 miles
- Test number
- 818478697800
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,155 miles (+2,225)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,155 miles
- Test number
- 288275200583
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass64,930 miles (+2,335)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 64,930 miles
- Test number
- 159671167140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,595 miles (-359)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 62,595 miles
- Test number
- 841110750243
- AdvisoryArea of corrosion on N/S Front chassis/inner wing( not fully penetrated)
Fail62,954 miles (+2,421)7 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,954 miles
- Test number
- 794646094416
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases near to joint (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryArea of corrosion on N/S Front chassis/inner wing( not fully penetrated)
- AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met(52%)
Pass60,533 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 60,533 miles
- Test number
- 919937775009
- NoteGearbox mounting defective
- NoteSlight corrosion under weel arch n/s/f
Fail60,533 miles (+2,237)1 failure1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,533 miles
- Test number
- 747617775050
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteGearbox mounting defective
- NoteSlight corrosion under weel arch n/s/f
Pass58,296 miles (+2,301)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 58,296 miles
- Test number
- 649698084024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,995 miles (+2,297)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 55,995 miles
- Test number
- 659307683061
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass53,698 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 53,698 miles
- Test number
- 229402782020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,691 miles (+1,816)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,691 miles
- Test number
- 746321282047
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass51,875 miles (+31)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 51,875 miles
- Test number
- 736811091073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,844 miles (+2,052)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,844 miles
- Test number
- 217728381003
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteNearside rear tyre perished on outer edge.
- NoteNearside wiper blade split
Pass49,792 miles (+2,432)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 49,792 miles
- Test number
- 471212980006
- NoteBoth wiper blades perished.
- NoteExhaust rubbers perished.
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn on outer edges.
Pass47,360 miles (+1,899)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 47,360 miles
- Test number
- 344134689002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,461 miles (+1,786)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 45,461 miles
- Test number
- 473442258085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,675 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 43,675 miles
- Test number
- 900348177070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,675 miles (+2,674)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,675 miles
- Test number
- 142388077002
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Pass41,001 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 41,001 miles
- Test number
- 314426076005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L42 RCA
- Does L42 RCA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L42 RCA is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L42 RCA?
- The MOT on L42 RCA is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L42 RCA done?
- L42 RCA was recorded at 124,949 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 4,153 miles a year.
- Has L42 RCA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L42 RCA has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on L42 RCA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L42 RCA find?
- L42 RCA passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: 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.
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