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Talbot Express

White · Diesel · 1988 · 2,500 cc

GEX 215MOT history

GEX 215 is a white diesel Talbot Express first used on 30 Dec 1988. Its MOT expired on 11 Apr 2025 and it has passed 10 of 21 MOT tests, with 124,271 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Apr 2025
Mileage
124,271 mi
At MOT on 12 Apr 2024
MOT tests
21
10 passed · 11 failed
Per year
718 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GEX 215
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Talbot
Model
Express
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
30 Dec 1988
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

GEX 215 was last recorded at 124,271 miles on 12 Apr 2024, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Apr 2024: 124,247 miles, lower than 124,320 miles on 3 Apr 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
124,247 miles · 8 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
718 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 124,271 miles
  • 2023 – 124,320 miles
  • 2022 – 122,815 miles
  • 2020 – 122,683 miles
  • 2019 – 122,585 miles
  • 2018 – 121,788 miles
  • 2017 – 118,482 miles
  • 2016 – 113,667 miles
  • 2015 – 111,634 miles
  • 2006 – 111,533 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,271 miles
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Hazard warning switch inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Both front flitches corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Both front steps corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,271 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    124,271 miles
    Test number
    419170450500
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail124,247 miles (-73)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,247 miles
    Test number
    233528741742
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass124,320 miles (+91)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    124,320 miles
    Test number
    969207042012
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail124,229 miles (+1,414)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,229 miles
    Test number
    118929103314
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass122,815 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    122,815 miles
    Test number
    334802812269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail122,813 miles (+130)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,813 miles
    Test number
    156664257934
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass122,683 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    122,683 miles
    Test number
    323059221384
    • AdvisoryBoth front flitches corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front steps corroded

  8. Fail122,682 miles (+97)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,682 miles
    Test number
    247251140297
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front flitches corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front steps corroded

  9. Pass122,585 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    122,585 miles
    Test number
    553049701147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail122,568 miles (+780)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,568 miles
    Test number
    698402179118
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion offside front inner step

  11. Pass121,788 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    121,788 miles
    Test number
    821227609018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sill and chassis outrigger is badly corroded and holed

  12. Fail121,784 miles (+3,302)5 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,784 miles
    Test number
    912352553391
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All direction indicators not working Came on when tapped by hand (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sill and chassis outrigger is badly corroded and holed

  13. Pass118,482 miles (+9)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    118,482 miles
    Test number
    618397212771
    • AdvisoryExhaust blowing
    • AdvisoryFoot brake has poor feel and some travel
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has some travel
    • AdvisoryNearside track rod end has some play
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower Ball joint has some play and boot is deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside front step is corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail118,473 miles (+4,806)8 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,473 miles
    Test number
    738656151682
    • FailureCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front hanger area (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear hanger area (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust blowing
    • AdvisoryFoot brake has poor feel and some travel
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has some travel
    • AdvisoryNearside track rod end has some play
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower Ball joint has some play and boot is deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside front step is corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass113,667 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    113,667 miles
    Test number
    618621337511
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point is corroded but not in a prescribed area

  16. Fail113,667 miles (+2,033)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,667 miles
    Test number
    469745550597
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point is corroded but not in a prescribed area

  17. Pass111,634 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    111,634 miles
    Test number
    816172345184
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteNear side battery secure but has movement

  18. Fail111,634 miles (+2)8 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,634 miles
    Test number
    489721545122
    • FailureBrake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteFront exhaust heat shield insecure
    • NoteNear side battery secure but has movement
    • NoteSpeedometer cable insecure, throttle ,return spring not connected

  19. Fail111,632 miles (+99)1 dangerous18 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,632 miles
    Test number
    828931015153
    • DangerousNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureBrake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAll tyre cracking on side walls and in treads
    • NoteO/s jacking point rusty

  20. Pass111,533 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    111,533 miles
    Test number
    250623496438
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  21. Fail111,533 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,533 miles
    Test number
    284223396122
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Questions about GEX 215

What vehicle is registration GEX 215 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GEX 215 on a white diesel Talbot Express first used on 30 Dec 1988. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does GEX 215 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on GEX 215 expired on 11 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on GEX 215?
The MOT on GEX 215 expired on 11 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has GEX 215 done?
GEX 215 was recorded at 124,271 miles at its MOT on 12 Apr 2024, an average of 718 miles a year.
Has GEX 215 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GEX 215 has failed 11 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on GEX 215 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Apr 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on GEX 215 find?
GEX 215 passed its latest MOT on 12 Apr 2024 with 1 advisory: vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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