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Talbot Express

White · Petrol · 1992 · 1,971 cc

K37 GALMOT history

K37 GAL is a white petrol Talbot Express first used on 12 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 5 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 73,059 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Sept 2027
Mileage
73,059 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,198 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K37 GAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Talbot
Model
Express
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,971 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
12 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K37 GAL was last recorded at 73,059 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 42 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,017 miles · 19 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
42 miles
Average per year
2,198 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,059 miles
  • 2025 – 71,622 miles
  • 2024 – 69,593 miles
  • 2023 – 67,982 miles
  • 2022 – 67,969 miles
  • 2021 – 61,703 miles
  • 2020 – 59,489 miles
  • 2019 – 55,569 miles
  • 2018 – 51,709 miles
  • 2017 – 51,094 miles
  • 2016 – 50,118 miles
  • 2015 – 48,354 miles
  • 2014 – 44,821 miles
  • 2013 – 41,173 miles
  • 2012 – 38,201 miles
  • 2011 – 35,376 miles
  • 2010 – 31,690 miles
  • 2009 – 28,927 miles
  • 2008 – 27,090 miles
  • 2007 – 26,465 miles
  • 2006 – 26,454 miles
  • 2005 – 26,434 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,059 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • O/s sill corroded outside prescribed areas

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replacement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

31 tests since 17 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,059 miles (+42)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    73,059 miles
    Test number
    496214078089
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail73,017 miles (+1,395)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,017 miles
    Test number
    499048454267
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Cill - Inner body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass71,622 miles (+2,029)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    71,622 miles
    Test number
    921793206964
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cill to floor corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass69,593 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    69,593 miles
    Test number
    425201576453
    • AdvisoryO/s sill corroded outside prescribed areas

  5. Fail69,587 miles (+1,605)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,587 miles
    Test number
    948591041676
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s sill corroded outside prescribed areas

  6. Pass67,982 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    67,982 miles
    Test number
    453391448751
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail67,980 miles (+11)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,980 miles
    Test number
    290456145626
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer/inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front jacking point holed and corroded

  8. Fail67,969 miles (+6,266)1 dangerous14 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,969 miles
    Test number
    429463106504
    • DangerousVehicle tracking obviously and excessively out of parameters
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to the poor condition of the tail pipe an emission test was not possible (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe excessively holed and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass61,703 miles (+2,214)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    61,703 miles
    Test number
    355363858006
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner & outer sills corroded & holed, not structural or within a prescribed area

  10. Pass59,489 miles (+3,920)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    59,489 miles
    Test number
    489419357888
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner and outer sill corroded, not considered as structural
    • AdvisoryNearside cv gaiter perished
    • AdvisoryOffside cv gaiter perished

  11. Pass55,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    55,569 miles
    Test number
    424320143247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail55,569 miles (+3,860)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,569 miles
    Test number
    811638448166
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass51,709 miles (+615)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    51,709 miles
    Test number
    364920938624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  14. Pass51,094 miles (+976)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    51,094 miles
    Test number
    253537059292
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryAll steel brake pipes are slightly corroded

  15. Pass50,118 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    50,118 miles
    Test number
    993864442227
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

  16. Fail50,117 miles (+1,763)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,117 miles
    Test number
    780754684979
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

  17. Pass48,354 miles (+3,533)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    48,354 miles
    Test number
    216677495155
    • NoteRear shock absober bushes slightly perished
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  18. Pass44,821 miles (+3,648)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    44,821 miles
    Test number
    818925594162
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass41,173 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    41,173 miles
    Test number
    118591893117
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteLower battery tray corroded

  20. Fail41,173 miles (+2,972)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,173 miles
    Test number
    175811193181
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteLower battery tray corroded

  21. Pass38,201 miles (+2,825)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    38,201 miles
    Test number
    626064582104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,376 miles (+3,686)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    35,376 miles
    Test number
    258379281133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,690 miles (+2,763)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    31,690 miles
    Test number
    472946080129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    28,927 miles
    Test number
    813380999145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail28,927 miles (+1,837)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,927 miles
    Test number
    720388489122
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounts started to perish

  26. Pass27,090 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    27,090 miles
    Test number
    743490598193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail27,086 miles (+621)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,086 miles
    Test number
    793969688155
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  28. Pass26,465 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    26,465 miles
    Test number
    884454487194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass26,454 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    26,454 miles
    Test number
    770498686144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail26,445 miles (+11)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,445 miles
    Test number
    464829476129
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  31. Pass26,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    26,434 miles
    Test number
    512218465145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K37 GAL

Does K37 GAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K37 GAL is valid until 5 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K37 GAL?
The MOT on K37 GAL is valid until 5 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K37 GAL done?
K37 GAL was recorded at 73,059 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 2,198 miles a year.
Has K37 GAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K37 GAL has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on K37 GAL 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 K37 GAL find?
K37 GAL passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 1 more.

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