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Talbot Express

White · Diesel · 1992 · 2,500 cc

K115 TEAMOT history

K115 TEA is a white diesel Talbot Express first used on 30 Dec 1992. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 107,131 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2023
Mileage
107,131 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,061 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K115 TEA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Talbot
Model
Express
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
30 Dec 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

K115 TEA was last recorded at 107,131 miles on 23 Sept 2022, 1,595 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,536 miles · 22 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
1,595 miles
Average per year
2,061 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 107,131 miles
  • 2021 – 105,536 miles
  • 2020 – 103,145 miles
  • 2019 – 99,600 miles
  • 2018 – 94,101 miles
  • 2017 – 90,659 miles
  • 2016 – 87,836 miles
  • 2015 – 87,167 miles
  • 2014 – 86,771 miles
  • 2013 – 86,080 miles
  • 2012 – 84,188 miles
  • 2011 – 84,164 miles
  • 2010 – 83,473 miles
  • 2009 – 81,076 miles
  • 2008 – 79,173 miles
  • 2007 – 75,973 miles
  • 2006 – 73,501 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,131 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Seats slightly loose on swivels

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,131 miles (+1,595)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    107,131 miles
    Test number
    466025568590
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass105,536 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    105,536 miles
    Test number
    864783848813
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake operation low but has reserve travel
    • AdvisoryFront Seats slightly loose on swivels
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail105,536 miles (+2,391)20 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,536 miles
    Test number
    467429433796
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Seats slightly loose on swivels
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass103,145 miles (+3,545)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    103,145 miles
    Test number
    486853482754
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users smokey during test (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess cracking, not excessive (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess cracking ,not excessive (5.3.5 (b) (i))

  5. Pass99,600 miles (+5,499)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    99,600 miles
    Test number
    623484243770
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass94,101 miles (+3,442)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    94,101 miles
    Test number
    579086141766
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass90,659 miles (+2,823)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    90,659 miles
    Test number
    523126887392
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass87,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    87,836 miles
    Test number
    565513071856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail87,836 miles (+669)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,836 miles
    Test number
    211179009590
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  10. Fail87,167 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,167 miles
    Test number
    115567965108
    • Repaired at testNearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Pass87,167 miles (+396)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    87,167 miles
    Test number
    525357565188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,771 miles (+691)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    86,771 miles
    Test number
    685371064190
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass86,080 miles (+1,892)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    86,080 miles
    Test number
    207148473123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass84,188 miles (+24)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    84,188 miles
    Test number
    228620232179
    • NoteOffside headlight starting to deteriorate
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  15. Pass84,164 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    84,164 miles
    Test number
    625934821141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteVery little reserve travel at handbrake lever

  16. Fail84,164 miles (+691)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,164 miles
    Test number
    379762121185
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteVery little reserve travel at handbrake lever

  17. Pass83,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    83,473 miles
    Test number
    473870530100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail83,473 miles (+2,397)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,473 miles
    Test number
    491580630161
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass81,076 miles (+1,903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    81,076 miles
    Test number
    460478239199
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass79,173 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    79,173 miles
    Test number
    420760848120
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail79,173 miles (+3,200)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,173 miles
    Test number
    531930248195
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass75,973 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    75,973 miles
    Test number
    363655317131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail75,972 miles (+2,471)9 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,972 miles
    Test number
    111160217110
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteNs/f cv boot with small hole

  24. Pass73,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    73,501 miles
    Test number
    582421156198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K115 TEA

Does K115 TEA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K115 TEA expired on 22 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K115 TEA?
The MOT on K115 TEA expired on 22 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K115 TEA done?
K115 TEA was recorded at 107,131 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2022, an average of 2,061 miles a year.
Has K115 TEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K115 TEA has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on K115 TEA 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 K115 TEA find?
K115 TEA passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front drag link end ball joint has slight play; offside front drag link end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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