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Talbot Express

White · Petrol · 1994 · 1,971 cc

L69 RFMMOT history

L69 RFM is a white petrol Talbot Express first used on 6 Jan 1994. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 76,254 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
76,254 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L69 RFM
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 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L69 RFM was last recorded at 76,254 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,252 miles · 2 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,254 miles
  • 2025 – 75,547 miles
  • 2024 – 74,778 miles
  • 2023 – 73,805 miles
  • 2022 – 73,061 miles
  • 2021 – 72,337 miles
  • 2019 – 70,900 miles
  • 2018 – 70,080 miles
  • 2017 – 68,961 miles
  • 2016 – 66,040 miles
  • 2015 – 64,241 miles
  • 2014 – 63,162 miles
  • 2013 – 60,802 miles
  • 2012 – 58,862 miles
  • 2011 – 57,811 miles
  • 2010 – 56,761 miles
  • 2009 – 55,453 miles
  • 2008 – 50,944 miles
  • 2007 – 48,664 miles
  • 2006 – 46,632 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,254 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside+offside (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle UndersealedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,254 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    76,254 miles
    Test number
    479289112755
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside+offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle Undersealed

  2. Fail76,252 miles (+705)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,252 miles
    Test number
    831218025051
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked in chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside+offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle Undersealed

  3. Pass75,547 miles (+769)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    75,547 miles
    Test number
    358971312177
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass74,778 miles (+973)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    74,778 miles
    Test number
    294888011124
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes greased/undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle Undersealed

  5. Pass73,805 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    73,805 miles
    Test number
    915767991848
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn @ inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail73,804 miles (+743)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,804 miles
    Test number
    323611984603
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass73,061 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    73,061 miles
    Test number
    746767990636
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnderside underseald

  8. Fail73,040 miles (+703)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,040 miles
    Test number
    423502536749
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnderside undersealed

  9. Pass72,337 miles (+1,437)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    72,337 miles
    Test number
    433842314578
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass70,900 miles (+820)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,900 miles
    Test number
    715747905230
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass70,080 miles (+1,119)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    70,080 miles
    Test number
    466096164448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,961 miles (+2,921)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    68,961 miles
    Test number
    926271852008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,040 miles (+1,799)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    66,040 miles
    Test number
    185985137209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,241 miles (+1,079)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    64,241 miles
    Test number
    846072385052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,162 miles (+2,360)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    63,162 miles
    Test number
    878707284074
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass60,802 miles (+1,940)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    60,802 miles
    Test number
    935065363060
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass58,862 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    58,862 miles
    Test number
    625846692040
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded on brake surface
    • NoteFront exhaust system heavily corroded

  18. Fail58,862 miles (+1,051)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,862 miles
    Test number
    359976392063
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded on brake surface
    • NoteFront exhaust system heavily corroded

  19. Pass57,811 miles (+9)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    57,811 miles
    Test number
    495882831192
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail57,802 miles (+1,041)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,802 miles
    Test number
    515210231127
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass56,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    56,761 miles
    Test number
    461873310182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail56,761 miles (+1,308)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,761 miles
    Test number
    844353310144
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteVery slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint
    • NoteVery slight play in nearside front track rod end

  23. Pass55,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    55,453 miles
    Test number
    553340379023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail55,453 miles (+4,509)2 failures1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,453 miles
    Test number
    342920679006
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteBattery not holding its charge
    • NoteClutch pedal sits high
    • NoteOffside rear body panel corroded and holed

  25. Pass50,944 miles (+2,280)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    50,944 miles
    Test number
    190772278067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass48,664 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    48,664 miles
    Test number
    850154057096
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  27. Fail48,664 miles (+2,032)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,664 miles
    Test number
    680684757010
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  28. Pass46,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    46,632 miles
    Test number
    212611456020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L69 RFM

Does L69 RFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L69 RFM is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L69 RFM?
The MOT on L69 RFM is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L69 RFM done?
L69 RFM was recorded at 76,254 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 1,458 miles a year.
Has L69 RFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L69 RFM has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L69 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 L69 RFM find?
L69 RFM passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside+offside; central exhaust mounting defective, and 2 more.

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