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Talbot Express

White · Petrol · 1994 · 1,971 cc

K15 DGSMOT history

K15 DGS is a white petrol Talbot Express first used on 3 Aug 1994. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 79,332 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jul 2027
Mileage
79,332 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,376 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K15 DGS
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
3 Aug 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K15 DGS was last recorded at 79,332 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 1,304 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,028 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,304 miles
Average per year
2,376 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,332 miles
  • 2025 – 78,028 miles
  • 2024 – 77,406 miles
  • 2023 – 76,137 miles
  • 2022 – 75,076 miles
  • 2021 – 71,788 miles
  • 2020 – 68,647 miles
  • 2019 – 63,728 miles
  • 2018 – 61,524 miles
  • 2017 – 61,172 miles
  • 2016 – 59,851 miles
  • 2015 – 57,245 miles
  • 2014 – 53,095 miles
  • 2013 – 50,298 miles
  • 2012 – 46,647 miles
  • 2011 – 43,647 miles
  • 2010 – 39,729 miles
  • 2009 – 38,823 miles
  • 2008 – 36,382 miles
  • 2007 – 32,859 miles
  • 2006 – 31,022 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,332 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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 Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass79,332 miles (+1,304)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    79,332 miles
    Test number
    333942932794
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass78,028 miles (+622)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    78,028 miles
    Test number
    762236694500
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass77,406 miles (+1,269)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    77,406 miles
    Test number
    702058726999
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass76,137 miles (+1,061)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    76,137 miles
    Test number
    409140521293
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubber mountings perishing

  5. Pass75,076 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    75,076 miles
    Test number
    558180886300
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion offside front wheel arch
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion offside inner wheel arch

  6. Fail75,076 miles (+3,288)4 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,076 miles
    Test number
    852215550384
    • MajorBrake servo damaged and function impaired brake servo pipe in very poor condition (1.1.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion offside front wheel arch
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion offside inner wheel arch

  7. Pass71,788 miles (+3,141)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    71,788 miles
    Test number
    388009837914
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass68,647 miles (+4,919)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    68,647 miles
    Test number
    205609871277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,728 miles (+2,204)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    63,728 miles
    Test number
    442911539912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,524 miles (+5)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    61,524 miles
    Test number
    972462672692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Fail61,519 miles (+347)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,519 miles
    Test number
    981403220663
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass61,172 miles15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    61,172 miles
    Test number
    293721108504
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounts modified
    • AdvisoryExhaust system loose but secure

  13. Fail61,172 miles (+1,321)1 repaired15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,172 miles
    Test number
    123823853258
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounts modified
    • AdvisoryExhaust system loose but secure

  14. Pass59,851 miles (+2,606)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    59,851 miles
    Test number
    583151826023
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryGeneral patches of age related under vehicle corrosion

  15. Pass57,245 miles (+4,150)10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    57,245 miles
    Test number
    246408765013
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass53,095 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    53,095 miles
    Test number
    788674764067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail53,093 miles (+2,795)2 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,093 miles
    Test number
    985514964083
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass50,298 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    50,298 miles
    Test number
    228195063082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Fail50,298 miles (+3,651)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,298 miles
    Test number
    439485263008
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  20. Pass46,647 miles (+3,000)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    46,647 miles
    Test number
    758388462003
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteWear in front brake discs

  21. Pass43,647 miles (+3,918)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    43,647 miles
    Test number
    817537071041
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass39,729 miles (+906)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    39,729 miles
    Test number
    984575980070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,823 miles (+2,441)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    38,823 miles
    Test number
    471236479078
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass36,382 miles (+3,523)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    36,382 miles
    Test number
    222564798074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  25. Pass32,859 miles (+1,837)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    32,859 miles
    Test number
    412575377032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail31,022 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,022 miles
    Test number
    762543286087
    • Repaired at testExhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

  27. Pass31,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    31,022 miles
    Test number
    801463486017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K15 DGS

Does K15 DGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K15 DGS is valid until 25 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K15 DGS?
The MOT on K15 DGS is valid until 25 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K15 DGS done?
K15 DGS was recorded at 79,332 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 2,376 miles a year.
Has K15 DGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K15 DGS has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on K15 DGS 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 K15 DGS find?
K15 DGS passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

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