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Talbot Express

White · Diesel · 1992 · 1,971 cc

K73 GALMOT history

K73 GAL is a white diesel Talbot Express first used on 1 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 87,084 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
87,084 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
908 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K73 GAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Talbot
Model
Express
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,971 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
1 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K73 GAL was last recorded at 87,084 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 1,439 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 May 2011: 75,802 miles, lower than 75,807 miles on 11 May 2011.

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
85,645 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,439 miles
Average per year
908 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,084 miles
  • 2025 – 85,645 miles
  • 2024 – 84,969 miles
  • 2023 – 83,490 miles
  • 2021 – 82,839 miles
  • 2020 – 82,561 miles
  • 2019 – 81,937 miles
  • 2018 – 81,519 miles
  • 2017 – 81,147 miles
  • 2016 – 80,555 miles
  • 2015 – 79,750 miles
  • 2014 – 78,469 miles
  • 2013 – 77,619 miles
  • 2012 – 76,746 miles
  • 2011 – 75,802 miles
  • 2010 – 74,087 miles
  • 2009 – 72,273 miles
  • 2008 – 71,671 miles
  • 2007 – 70,112 miles
  • 2006 – 69,184 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,084 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth door step holed and corroded outwith prescribed areasRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Welding repairs undersealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

33 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,084 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    87,084 miles
    Test number
    891928501810
    • AdvisoryBoth door step holed and corroded outwith prescribed areas

  2. FailMileage not read4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    416765487044
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASISS JACKING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chasis (side (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASISS JACKING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth door step holed and corroded outwith prescribed areas

  3. Pass85,645 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    85,645 miles
    Test number
    423609079219
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWelding repairs undersealed

  4. Fail85,641 miles (+672)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,641 miles
    Test number
    330314857961
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWelding repairs undersealed

  5. Pass84,969 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    84,969 miles
    Test number
    693608756844
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail84,969 miles (+1,479)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,969 miles
    Test number
    441781511037
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass83,490 miles (+651)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    83,490 miles
    Test number
    795658413059
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass82,839 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    82,839 miles
    Test number
    812130888449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail82,836 miles (+275)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,836 miles
    Test number
    802500187733
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass82,561 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    82,561 miles
    Test number
    656623627621
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery try corroded

  11. Fail82,561 miles (+624)1 dangerous6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,561 miles
    Test number
    573550065404
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery tray corodded

  12. Pass81,937 miles (+418)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    81,937 miles
    Test number
    797320074410
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security at out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  13. Pass81,519 miles (+372)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    81,519 miles
    Test number
    428649856051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,147 miles (+592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    81,147 miles
    Test number
    972070101384
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

  15. Pass80,555 miles (+805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    80,555 miles
    Test number
    872808969667
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVERS FITTED

  16. Pass79,750 miles (+1,281)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    79,750 miles
    Test number
    267982245481
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass78,469 miles (+850)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    78,469 miles
    Test number
    575243754134
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  18. Pass77,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    77,619 miles
    Test number
    249660743151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail77,619 miles (+873)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,619 miles
    Test number
    268840743484
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

  20. Pass76,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    76,746 miles
    Test number
    238016162492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail76,746 miles (+944)1 dangerous6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,746 miles
    Test number
    249083552101
    • DangerousMain battery insecure
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass75,802 miles (-5)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    75,802 miles
    Test number
    308977741170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail75,807 miles (+1,720)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,807 miles
    Test number
    568391431150
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

  24. Pass74,087 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    74,087 miles
    Test number
    970533550179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Fail74,087 miles (+1,814)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,087 miles
    Test number
    602941750114
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass72,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    72,273 miles
    Test number
    612823559124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail72,273 miles (+602)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,273 miles
    Test number
    203873559190
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  28. Pass71,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    71,671 miles
    Test number
    940314538186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail71,671 miles (+1,559)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,671 miles
    Test number
    702860638143
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  30. Pass70,112 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    70,112 miles
    Test number
    614928157157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail70,098 miles (+914)1 dangerous6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,098 miles
    Test number
    100007857112
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside front underwing starting to rust

  32. Pass69,184 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    69,184 miles
    Test number
    233319956142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail69,175 miles6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,175 miles
    Test number
    790056056189
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteLEFT FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FACE STARTING TO CORRODE

Questions about K73 GAL

Does K73 GAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K73 GAL is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on K73 GAL?
The MOT on K73 GAL is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K73 GAL done?
K73 GAL was recorded at 87,084 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 908 miles a year.
Has K73 GAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K73 GAL has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on K73 GAL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 May 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K73 GAL find?
K73 GAL passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: both door step holed and corroded outwith prescribed areas.

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