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Talbot Express

White · Diesel · 1993 · 2,500 cc

K78 HYDMOT history

K78 HYD is a white diesel Talbot Express first used on 1 Mar 1993. Its MOT expired on 8 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 71,899 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Jul 2026
Mileage
71,899 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,702 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K78 HYD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Talbot
Model
Express
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Mar 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K78 HYD was last recorded at 71,899 miles on 9 Jul 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 May 2013: 42,200 miles, lower than 45,270 miles on 31 Jul 2010.

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
71,899 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,702 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,899 miles
  • 2024 – 71,869 miles
  • 2023 – 71,683 miles
  • 2022 – 70,608 miles
  • 2021 – 68,644 miles
  • 2020 – 66,409 miles
  • 2019 – 63,932 miles
  • 2018 – 61,526 miles
  • 2017 – 59,513 miles
  • 2016 – 55,860 miles
  • 2015 – 52,571 miles
  • 2014 – 50,259 miles
  • 2013 – 42,200 miles
  • 2010 – 45,270 miles
  • 2009 – 44,999 miles
  • 2007 – 43,844 miles
  • 2006 – 39,886 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,899 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,899 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    71,899 miles
    Test number
    936386655144
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail71,899 miles (+30)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,899 miles
    Test number
    174560250448
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass71,869 miles (+186)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    71,869 miles
    Test number
    213782065662
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass71,683 miles (+1,075)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    71,683 miles
    Test number
    765732397153
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

  5. Pass70,608 miles (+1,964)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    70,608 miles
    Test number
    450110730490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,644 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    68,644 miles
    Test number
    351930476419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill corroded

  7. Fail68,644 miles (+2,235)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,644 miles
    Test number
    508800566905
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill corroded

  8. Pass66,409 miles (+2,477)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    66,409 miles
    Test number
    928319640804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    63,932 miles
    Test number
    285826664384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail63,932 miles (+2,406)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,932 miles
    Test number
    632669836201
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass61,526 miles (+2,013)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    61,526 miles
    Test number
    621866333226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,513 miles (+3,653)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    59,513 miles
    Test number
    208803659865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,860 miles (+3,289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    55,860 miles
    Test number
    968168674618
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass52,571 miles (+2,312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    52,571 miles
    Test number
    129600825195
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  15. Pass50,259 miles (+8,059)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    50,259 miles
    Test number
    247228024409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,200 miles (-3,070)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    42,200 miles
    Test number
    676284023107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail45,270 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,270 miles
    Test number
    121812210248
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass45,270 miles (+271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    45,270 miles
    Test number
    134272510254
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass44,999 miles (+1,155)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    44,999 miles
    Test number
    473335719286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NotePlastic sill guards fitted preventing full inspection of sills

  20. Pass43,844 miles (+3,958)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    43,844 miles
    Test number
    304570647293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,886 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    39,886 miles
    Test number
    282453266279
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail39,877 miles1 dangerous14 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,877 miles
    Test number
    282037456212
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureBonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Questions about K78 HYD

Does K78 HYD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K78 HYD expired on 8 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K78 HYD?
The MOT on K78 HYD expired on 8 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K78 HYD done?
K78 HYD was recorded at 71,899 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2025, an average of 1,702 miles a year.
Has K78 HYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K78 HYD has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on K78 HYD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 May 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K78 HYD find?
K78 HYD passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing.

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