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Talbot Express

White · Diesel · 1994 · 2,500 cc

L64 RFMMOT history

L64 RFM is a white diesel Talbot Express first used on 4 Mar 1994. Its MOT expired on 17 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 78,746 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Apr 2026
Mileage
78,746 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,089 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L64 RFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Talbot
Model
Express
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
4 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L64 RFM was last recorded at 78,746 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 472 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,274 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
472 miles
Average per year
2,089 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,746 miles
  • 2025 – 78,274 miles
  • 2024 – 75,525 miles
  • 2023 – 75,232 miles
  • 2022 – 75,132 miles
  • 2021 – 74,324 miles
  • 2020 – 74,131 miles
  • 2019 – 73,119 miles
  • 2018 – 71,660 miles
  • 2017 – 70,831 miles
  • 2016 – 70,138 miles
  • 2015 – 68,467 miles
  • 2014 – 66,536 miles
  • 2013 – 66,172 miles
  • 2012 – 64,520 miles
  • 2010 – 58,932 miles
  • 2009 – 54,347 miles
  • 2008 – 49,509 miles
  • 2007 – 42,818 miles
  • 2006 – 36,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail78,746 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Slight underbody corrosion

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Slight under body corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail78,746 miles (+472)9 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,746 miles
    Test number
    627806974083
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass78,274 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    78,274 miles
    Test number
    415979741186
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear leaf springs corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight under body corrosion

  3. Fail78,274 miles (+2,749)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,274 miles
    Test number
    261909528422
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear leaf springs corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight under body corrosion

  4. Pass75,525 miles (+293)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    75,525 miles
    Test number
    505839989130
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass75,232 miles (+100)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    75,232 miles
    Test number
    446441320370
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion

  6. Pass75,132 miles (+808)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    75,132 miles
    Test number
    633017332327
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion

  7. Pass74,324 miles (+193)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    74,324 miles
    Test number
    300970515756
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion

  8. Pass74,131 miles (+1,012)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    74,131 miles
    Test number
    723531037346
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight under body corrosion

  9. Pass73,119 miles (+1,459)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,119 miles
    Test number
    983028535191
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion

  10. Pass71,660 miles (+829)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    71,660 miles
    Test number
    378147010896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,831 miles (+693)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    70,831 miles
    Test number
    958520319091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,138 miles (+1,671)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    70,138 miles
    Test number
    421272011505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,467 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    68,467 miles
    Test number
    696005655112
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail68,463 miles (+1,927)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,463 miles
    Test number
    485422745180
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass66,536 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    66,536 miles
    Test number
    729082224185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Fail66,536 miles (+364)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,536 miles
    Test number
    216470224129
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Pass66,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    66,172 miles
    Test number
    375770433078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail66,172 miles (+1,652)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,172 miles
    Test number
    887929923049
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass64,520 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    64,520 miles
    Test number
    179742152088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteExhaust rubber mounts splitting
    • NoteExhaust tail pipe holed
    • NoteWarning light on dash turbo

  20. Fail64,514 miles (+5,582)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,514 miles
    Test number
    409342752024
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteExhaust rubber mounts splitting
    • NoteExhaust tail pipe holed
    • NoteWarning light on dash turbo

  21. Pass58,932 miles (+4,585)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    58,932 miles
    Test number
    361695390125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,347 miles (+4,838)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    54,347 miles
    Test number
    424635299172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,509 miles (+11)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    49,509 miles
    Test number
    894027398161
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewalls perished but not showing cords

  24. Fail49,498 miles (+6,680)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,498 miles
    Test number
    974173298105
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewalls perished but not showing cords

  25. Pass42,818 miles (+6,455)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    42,818 miles
    Test number
    681020497102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass36,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    36,363 miles
    Test number
    934216186161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L64 RFM

Does L64 RFM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L64 RFM expired on 17 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L64 RFM?
The MOT on L64 RFM expired on 17 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L64 RFM done?
L64 RFM was recorded at 78,746 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 2,089 miles a year.
Has L64 RFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L64 RFM has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L64 RFM 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 L64 RFM find?
L64 RFM failed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 9 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp not working on main beam; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front side repeater not working wing, and 11 more.

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