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Talbot Express

White · Diesel · 1992 · 2,500 cc

K56 GALMOT history

K56 GAL is a white diesel Talbot Express first used on 1 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 67,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
67,129 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,621 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K56 GAL
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
1 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K56 GAL was last recorded at 67,129 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 1,089 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,040 miles · 8 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
1,089 miles
Average per year
1,621 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,129 miles
  • 2021 – 66,040 miles
  • 2020 – 64,276 miles
  • 2019 – 63,265 miles
  • 2018 – 61,534 miles
  • 2017 – 59,353 miles
  • 2016 – 57,513 miles
  • 2015 – 53,178 miles
  • 2014 – 52,540 miles
  • 2012 – 51,299 miles
  • 2011 – 49,040 miles
  • 2010 – 46,254 miles
  • 2008 – 43,300 miles
  • 2007 – 40,529 miles
  • 2006 – 35,534 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,129 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front outer sills corroded but are not within a prescribed area and do not affect the steering or brakes

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass67,129 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    67,129 miles
    Test number
    152934523846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer sills corroded but are not within a prescribed area and do not affect the steering or brakes

  2. Fail67,129 miles (+1,089)1 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,129 miles
    Test number
    964512288005
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer sills corroded but are not within a prescribed area and do not affect the steering or brakes

  3. Pass66,040 miles (+1,764)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    66,040 miles
    Test number
    456258957843
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass64,276 miles (+1,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    64,276 miles
    Test number
    322476415826
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass63,265 miles (+1,731)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    63,265 miles
    Test number
    560063701383
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass61,534 miles (+2,181)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    61,534 miles
    Test number
    702895455425
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing slightly noisy Both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass59,353 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    59,353 miles
    Test number
    632742104522
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail59,341 miles (+1,828)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,341 miles
    Test number
    985889038316
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding Unable to test wheel bearing (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass57,513 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    57,513 miles
    Test number
    179973504159
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail57,503 miles (+2,277)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,503 miles
    Test number
    806061480887
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass55,226 miles (+2,048)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    55,226 miles
    Test number
    476234357708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,178 miles (+8)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    53,178 miles
    Test number
    907903945006
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • NoteBrake warning light on

  13. Fail53,170 miles (+630)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,170 miles
    Test number
    975232245018
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBrake warning light on

  14. Pass52,540 miles (+67)5 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    52,540 miles
    Test number
    159371944003
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryLeaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front track control arm bushes slightly perished
    • NoteFront bumper slightly damaged
    • NoteOffside rear wheel rim slightly corroded
    • NoteRear lower gearbox bush slightly perished
    • NoteRepairs heavily undersealed

  15. Fail52,473 miles (+1,174)4 failures5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,473 miles
    Test number
    849764134024
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryLeaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front track control arm bushes slightly perished
    • NoteFront bumper slightly damaged
    • NoteOffside rear wheel rim slightly corroded
    • NoteRear lower gearbox bush slightly perished

  16. Pass51,299 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    51,299 miles
    Test number
    657402962272
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  17. Fail51,298 miles (+1)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,298 miles
    Test number
    596171762268
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  18. Fail51,297 miles (+2,257)1 dangerous6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,297 miles
    Test number
    897926522231
    • DangerousWire hanging down by offside front wheel
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  19. Pass49,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    49,040 miles
    Test number
    118554111236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    188330811261
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass46,254 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    46,254 miles
    Test number
    464555020205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail46,245 miles (+2,945)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,245 miles
    Test number
    891107410216
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass43,300 miles (+28)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    43,300 miles
    Test number
    194462438263
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTop missing off screen wash resevoir

  24. Fail43,272 miles (+2,743)1 dangerous6 failures7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,272 miles
    Test number
    260007628267
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTop missing off screen wash resevoir

  25. Pass40,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    40,529 miles
    Test number
    193180057217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail40,529 miles (+4,995)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,529 miles
    Test number
    284850757240
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  27. Pass35,534 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    35,534 miles
    Test number
    954549706281
    • NoteRear tyres split,cracked,perished.no cords exposed.

Questions about K56 GAL

Does K56 GAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K56 GAL is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K56 GAL?
The MOT on K56 GAL is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K56 GAL done?
K56 GAL was recorded at 67,129 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 1,621 miles a year.
Has K56 GAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K56 GAL has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on K56 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 K56 GAL find?
K56 GAL passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; both front outer sills corroded but are not within a prescribed area and do not affect the steering or brakes.

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