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Talbot Express

White · Petrol · 1992 · 1,971 cc

K38 GALMOT history

K38 GAL is a white petrol Talbot Express first used on 10 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 95,959 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
95,959 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K38 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
10 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K38 GAL was last recorded at 95,959 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Apr 2025: 95,945 miles, lower than 95,954 miles on 6 Feb 2025.

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
95,945 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
2,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,959 miles
  • 2025 – 95,945 miles
  • 2022 – 95,668 miles
  • 2021 – 95,247 miles
  • 2020 – 95,245 miles
  • 2019 – 91,417 miles
  • 2018 – 88,012 miles
  • 2017 – 84,094 miles
  • 2016 – 80,140 miles
  • 2015 – 73,835 miles
  • 2014 – 68,363 miles
  • 2013 – 67,754 miles
  • 2007 – 64,051 miles
  • 2006 – 48,149 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,959 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,959 miles (+14)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    95,959 miles
    Test number
    914853286196
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass95,945 miles (-9)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    95,945 miles
    Test number
    142077425714
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail95,954 miles (+286)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,954 miles
    Test number
    235002268680
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass95,668 miles (+421)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    95,668 miles
    Test number
    895194483940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass95,247 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    95,247 miles
    Test number
    258414124252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass95,245 miles (+3,828)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    95,245 miles
    Test number
    146469106609
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass91,417 miles (+3,405)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    91,417 miles
    Test number
    817931289262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass88,012 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    88,012 miles
    Test number
    430212049467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  9. Fail88,009 miles (+3,915)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,009 miles
    Test number
    467475342501
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  10. Pass84,094 miles (+3,954)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    84,094 miles
    Test number
    814109869857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    80,140 miles
    Test number
    374804609302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail80,140 miles (+6,305)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,140 miles
    Test number
    896853313790
    • 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)

  13. Pass73,835 miles (+5,472)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    73,835 miles
    Test number
    716421325050
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass68,363 miles (+609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    68,363 miles
    Test number
    179209604048
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass67,754 miles (+3,703)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    67,754 miles
    Test number
    838027413071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2008
    Odometer
    64,051 miles
    Test number
    344274837192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail64,051 miles (+15,902)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,051 miles
    Test number
    594284437125
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass48,149 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    48,149 miles
    Test number
    753384176123
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Questions about K38 GAL

Does K38 GAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K38 GAL is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K38 GAL?
The MOT on K38 GAL is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K38 GAL done?
K38 GAL was recorded at 95,959 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 2,423 miles a year.
Has K38 GAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K38 GAL has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on K38 GAL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Apr 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K38 GAL find?
K38 GAL passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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