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L15 RJW

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,454 mi
Last recorded51,454 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 RJW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 51,454 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 51,454 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 51,366 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nsf\osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 May 2024 51,124 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rubbers need replacing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2023 51,006 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 51,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 50,821 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Mar 2021 49,983 miles

Both rear leaf springs weak

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At LSV (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Tyres 18 years old

Pass 22 Jan 2019 49,952 miles

Both rear leaf springs weak

Nearside Headlamp has bad connection

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At LSV (1.1.11 (c))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2018 49,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Bad connection on bulb (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At LSV (3.6.B.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2017 49,109 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At LSV (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2016 48,278 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2015 47,958 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside mirror cracked

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2013 46,367 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

all exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

n/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 3 Dec 2013 46,367 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

all exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

exhaust tail pipe missing

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 7 Dec 2012 45,274 miles

exhaust tailpipe missing and rubber rings perished

Pass 11 Jan 2012 41,739 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 39,290 miles

exhaust mounting rubbers perishing

Pass 30 Jan 2010 38,330 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 37,649 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 32,165 miles

front brake check 24% inbalance

Fail 28 Sep 2007 32,160 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake check 24% inbalance

Pass 11 Oct 2006 30,023 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 27,737 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express?

Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,026
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,909
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,861
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,297
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L15 RJW is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1994 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 65,242 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L15 RJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 32 years old, this Talbot Express is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L15 RJW registered?

L15 RJW is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 February 1994.

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