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Talbot Express

White · Diesel · 1992 · 2,500 cc

K38 GPSMOT history

K38 GPS is a white diesel Talbot Express first used on 5 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 37,575 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
37,575 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
973 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K38 GPS
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
5 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K38 GPS was last recorded at 37,575 miles on 28 May 2026, 3,717 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Mar 2019: 25,935 miles, lower than 245,586 miles on 30 Apr 2018.

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
33,858 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,717 miles
Average per year
973 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,575 miles
  • 2025 – 33,858 miles
  • 2024 – 30,822 miles
  • 2023 – 28,502 miles
  • 2022 – 28,037 miles
  • 2021 – 27,488 miles
  • 2020 – 27,186 miles
  • 2019 – 25,938 miles
  • 2018 – 245,586 miles
  • 2017 – 22,622 miles
  • 2016 – 22,266 miles
  • 2015 – 21,766 miles
  • 2014 – 21,693 miles
  • 2012 – 21,678 miles
  • 2010 – 21,302 miles
  • 2009 – 19,934 miles
  • 2008 – 19,274 miles
  • 2007 – 19,082 miles
  • 2006 – 18,220 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,575 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,575 miles (+3,717)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    37,575 miles
    Test number
    966865141039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass33,858 miles (+3,036)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    33,858 miles
    Test number
    397481364568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass30,822 miles (+2,320)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    30,822 miles
    Test number
    553662729045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass28,502 miles (+465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    28,502 miles
    Test number
    997251402014
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass28,037 miles (+549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    28,037 miles
    Test number
    530800275321
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass27,488 miles (+302)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    27,488 miles
    Test number
    216258000334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass27,186 miles (+1,248)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    27,186 miles
    Test number
    949514149833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass25,938 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    25,938 miles
    Test number
    729062823579
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail25,935 miles (-219,651)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,935 miles
    Test number
    748469873150
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bad earth? (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass245,586 miles (+221,001)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    245,586 miles
    Test number
    896717525927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail24,585 miles (+1,963)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,585 miles
    Test number
    967715563801
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

  12. Pass22,622 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    22,622 miles
    Test number
    208006868392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail22,621 miles (+355)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,621 miles
    Test number
    584625068543
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  14. Pass22,266 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    22,266 miles
    Test number
    458861907602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubbers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryLoad sensor bracket deterorated
    • AdvisoryNearside sill has corrosion
    • AdvisoryUndercarrage including various suspension components rusty

  15. Fail22,266 miles (+500)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,266 miles
    Test number
    255678012211
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubbers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryLoad sensor bracket deterorated
    • AdvisoryNearside sill has corrosion
    • AdvisoryUndercarrage including various suspension components rusty

  16. Pass21,766 miles (+73)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    21,766 miles
    Test number
    367551415265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteNearside sill has corrosion
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle including various suspension components corroded

  17. Fail21,693 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,693 miles
    Test number
    356220364128
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished between treads
    • NoteO/s headlamp misted up and has water in it
    • NoteVarious exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated and 1 broken but exhaust still adequately supported at time of test

  18. Pass21,693 miles (+15)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    21,693 miles
    Test number
    668880364111
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished between treads
    • NoteO/s headlamp misted up and has water in it
    • NoteVarious exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated and 1 broken but exhaust still adequately supported at time of test

  19. Pass21,678 miles (+2)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    21,678 miles
    Test number
    168613552139
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteAll exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated
    • NoteBattery insecure

  20. Fail21,676 miles (+374)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,676 miles
    Test number
    589230652149
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteAll Exhaust Rubber Mountings Very Deteriorated
    • NoteBattery Insecure

  21. Pass21,302 miles (+3)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    21,302 miles
    Test number
    382046910496
    • Note1 of 2 o/s rear position lamps not working
    • NoteBattery insecure

  22. Fail21,299 miles (+1,365)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,299 miles
    Test number
    294604310296
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Note1 of 2 o/s rear position lamps not working
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteN/s/f mudflap insecure

  23. Pass19,934 miles (+3)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    19,934 miles
    Test number
    884907799148
    • NoteExhaust mountings getting perished
    • NoteFuel tank getting rusty
    • NoteOffside front inner wing rusted and holed at front but outwith any prescribed area at time of test

  24. Fail19,931 miles (+657)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,931 miles
    Test number
    504166899154
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteExhaust mountings getting perished
    • NoteFuel tank getting rusty
    • NoteOffside front inner wing rusted and holed at front but outwith any prescribed area at time of test

  25. Pass19,274 miles (+192)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    19,274 miles
    Test number
    341994008255
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • NoteAll rubber exhaust mounting rings quite perished
    • NoteFront no. plate has slight damage but still legible at time of test

  26. Pass19,082 miles (+862)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    19,082 miles
    Test number
    180332117291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    18,220 miles
    Test number
    444475386106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail18,220 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,220 miles
    Test number
    904545286197
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Questions about K38 GPS

Does K38 GPS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K38 GPS is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K38 GPS?
The MOT on K38 GPS is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K38 GPS done?
K38 GPS was recorded at 37,575 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 973 miles a year.
Has K38 GPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K38 GPS has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on K38 GPS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Mar 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K38 GPS find?
K38 GPS passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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