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Talbot Express

White · Petrol · 1992 · 1,971 cc

K71 GALMOT history

K71 GAL is a white petrol Talbot Express first used on 5 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 65,897 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
65,897 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,146 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K71 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
5 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K71 GAL was last recorded at 65,897 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 896 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,001 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
896 miles
Average per year
1,146 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,897 miles
  • 2025 – 65,001 miles
  • 2024 – 64,646 miles
  • 2022 – 64,645 miles
  • 2021 – 63,204 miles
  • 2020 – 62,405 miles
  • 2019 – 61,343 miles
  • 2018 – 60,850 miles
  • 2017 – 60,233 miles
  • 2016 – 58,120 miles
  • 2015 – 55,925 miles
  • 2014 – 54,571 miles
  • 2013 – 51,978 miles
  • 2012 – 51,555 miles
  • 2011 – 48,733 miles
  • 2010 – 47,358 miles
  • 2008 – 45,945 miles
  • 2007 – 44,642 miles
  • 2006 – 43,217 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,897 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Lower Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to see pads clearly, but inner look to be down (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass65,897 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    65,897 miles
    Test number
    779319208833
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail65,897 miles (+896)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,897 miles
    Test number
    580177836290
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass65,001 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    65,001 miles
    Test number
    869890999766
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail65,001 miles (+355)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,001 miles
    Test number
    488568401842
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass64,646 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    64,646 miles
    Test number
    224329524216
    • MinorOffside 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))

  6. Pass64,645 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    64,645 miles
    Test number
    654386004437
    • MinorOffside 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))

  7. Fail64,645 miles (+1,441)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,645 miles
    Test number
    528751652272
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside 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))

  8. Pass63,204 miles (+799)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    63,204 miles
    Test number
    235205477829
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass62,405 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    62,405 miles
    Test number
    545317310881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail62,400 miles (+1,057)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,400 miles
    Test number
    560809378125
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass61,343 miles (+493)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    61,343 miles
    Test number
    911674731298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass60,850 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    60,850 miles
    Test number
    679363535081
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to see pads clearly, but inner look to be down (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail60,850 miles (+617)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,850 miles
    Test number
    948514177664
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box -crack on joint (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to see pads clearly, but inner look to be down (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass60,233 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    60,233 miles
    Test number
    731832080392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Fail60,232 miles (+2,112)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,232 miles
    Test number
    234485626798
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass58,120 miles (+2,195)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    58,120 miles
    Test number
    855645591701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Pass55,925 miles (+1,354)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    55,925 miles
    Test number
    147955015191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Pass54,571 miles (+2,593)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    54,571 miles
    Test number
    718225604179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,978 miles (+423)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    51,978 miles
    Test number
    948705613199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,555 miles (+2,822)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    51,555 miles
    Test number
    135888182468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,733 miles (+1,375)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    48,733 miles
    Test number
    749779081075
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront discs worn

  22. Pass47,358 miles (+1,413)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    47,358 miles
    Test number
    440156220176
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  23. Pass45,945 miles (+1,303)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    45,945 miles
    Test number
    381685988138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,642 miles (+1,425)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    44,642 miles
    Test number
    783436577167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    43,217 miles
    Test number
    751515286167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K71 GAL

Does K71 GAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K71 GAL is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K71 GAL?
The MOT on K71 GAL is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K71 GAL done?
K71 GAL was recorded at 65,897 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 1,146 miles a year.
Has K71 GAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K71 GAL has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on K71 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 K71 GAL find?
K71 GAL passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside lower body not fully secure.

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