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White · Diesel · 1992 · 2,500 cc

K54 GALMOT history

K54 GAL is a white diesel Talbot Motor Home first used on 12 Aug 1992. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 76,743 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Aug 2026
Mileage
76,743 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,433 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K54 GAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Talbot
Model
Motor Home
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
12 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K54 GAL was last recorded at 76,743 miles on 1 Sept 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jun 2019: 76,565 miles, lower than 76,566 miles on 10 May 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
76,743 miles · 27 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,433 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,743 miles
  • 2024 – 76,743 miles
  • 2023 – 76,743 miles
  • 2022 – 76,743 miles
  • 2021 – 76,643 miles
  • 2020 – 76,643 miles
  • 2019 – 76,565 miles
  • 2018 – 76,566 miles
  • 2017 – 76,463 miles
  • 2016 – 75,632 miles
  • 2015 – 75,519 miles
  • 2014 – 75,486 miles
  • 2013 – 74,556 miles
  • 2012 – 73,213 miles
  • 2011 – 68,405 miles
  • 2010 – 65,775 miles
  • 2009 – 61,052 miles
  • 2008 – 55,784 miles
  • 2006 – 49,639 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,743 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides and all rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,743 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    76,743 miles
    Test number
    415477919658
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass76,743 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    76,743 miles
    Test number
    329498837678
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings and front x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet corroded

  3. Pass76,743 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    76,743 miles
    Test number
    426342374500
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail76,743 miles1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,743 miles
    Test number
    611233990983
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass76,743 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    76,743 miles
    Test number
    734214335057
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides and all rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail76,743 miles (+100)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,743 miles
    Test number
    312291108900
    • MajorExhaust system insecure rubber rings perished and one missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides and all rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass76,643 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    76,643 miles
    Test number
    123358644578
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass76,643 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    76,643 miles
    Test number
    978322847602
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Fail76,643 miles (+78)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,643 miles
    Test number
    317032921349
    • Repaired at testExhaust silencer insecure rubber rings (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass76,565 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,565 miles
    Test number
    196304015395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Fail76,565 miles (-1)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,565 miles
    Test number
    258100740368
    • MajorExhaust system insecure rubber mountings broken x2 (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Pass76,566 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    76,566 miles
    Test number
    131964740544
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid discoloured (black)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubber mountings perished

  13. Fail76,566 miles (+103)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,566 miles
    Test number
    834216880996
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid discoloured (black)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubber mountings perished

  14. Pass76,463 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    76,463 miles
    Test number
    755829215802
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryAll exhaust rubbers perished

  15. Fail76,463 miles (+831)8 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,463 miles
    Test number
    241132832048
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryAll exhaust rubbers perished

  16. Pass75,632 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    75,632 miles
    Test number
    269763232411
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryN/S & O/S inner wings corroded

  17. Fail75,632 miles (+113)9 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,632 miles
    Test number
    867458257316
    • FailureHeadlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Step sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryN/S & O/S inner wings corroded

  18. Pass75,519 miles8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    75,519 miles
    Test number
    127207725409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteN/s step sill corroded
    • NoteO/s/f tyre sidewall perished

  19. Fail75,519 miles (+33)3 failures8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,519 miles
    Test number
    906926925008
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteN/s step sill corroded
    • NoteO/s/f tyre sidewall perished

  20. Pass75,486 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    75,486 miles
    Test number
    267682824058
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteN/s/f step sill corroded
    • NoteO/s/f inner tyre wall perished

  21. Fail75,486 miles (+930)1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,486 miles
    Test number
    668722824069
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteN/s/f step sill corroded
    • NoteO/s/f inner tyre wall perished

  22. Pass74,556 miles (+12)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    74,556 miles
    Test number
    969207603035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre sidewall perished.

  23. Fail74,544 miles (+1,331)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,544 miles
    Test number
    778244703071
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAll rubber exhaust mountings perished.
    • NoteO/s/f tyre sidewall perished.

  24. Pass73,213 miles (+4,808)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    73,213 miles
    Test number
    818083622033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass68,405 miles (+2,630)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    68,405 miles
    Test number
    726110811056
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass65,775 miles (+4,723)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    65,775 miles
    Test number
    661855620034
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass61,052 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    61,052 miles
    Test number
    750962629062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail61,048 miles (+5,264)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,048 miles
    Test number
    394510629078
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  29. Pass55,784 miles (+6,145)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    55,784 miles
    Test number
    482037408093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass49,639 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    49,639 miles
    Test number
    554405576245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail49,606 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,606 miles
    Test number
    801549066298
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f steering

Questions about K54 GAL

Does K54 GAL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K54 GAL expired on 31 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K54 GAL?
The MOT on K54 GAL expired on 31 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K54 GAL done?
K54 GAL was recorded at 76,743 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2025, an average of 1,433 miles a year.
Has K54 GAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K54 GAL has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on K54 GAL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jun 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K54 GAL find?
K54 GAL passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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