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Talbot Express

White · Petrol · 1993 · 1,971 cc

K88 DOTMOT history

K88 DOT is a white petrol Talbot Express first used on 16 Apr 1993. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 67,507 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
67,507 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,153 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 DOT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Talbot
Model
Express
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,971 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
16 Apr 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K88 DOT was last recorded at 67,507 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 1,139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,368 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,139 miles
Average per year
1,153 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,507 miles
  • 2025 – 66,368 miles
  • 2024 – 63,896 miles
  • 2023 – 63,773 miles
  • 2022 – 63,494 miles
  • 2021 – 63,088 miles
  • 2019 – 62,550 miles
  • 2018 – 62,111 miles
  • 2017 – 61,467 miles
  • 2016 – 60,477 miles
  • 2015 – 59,542 miles
  • 2014 – 58,468 miles
  • 2013 – 57,573 miles
  • 2012 – 56,294 miles
  • 2011 – 54,665 miles
  • 2010 – 53,890 miles
  • 2009 – 51,993 miles
  • 2008 – 50,153 miles
  • 2007 – 47,596 miles
  • 2006 – 44,545 miles
  • 2005 – 43,477 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,507 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 23 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,507 miles (+1,139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    67,507 miles
    Test number
    250771750642
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass66,368 miles (+2,472)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    66,368 miles
    Test number
    119101617799
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass63,896 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    63,896 miles
    Test number
    538893591911
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail63,896 miles (+123)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,896 miles
    Test number
    543472404434
    • MajorOffside Exhaust system insecure mounting straps broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass63,773 miles (+8)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    63,773 miles
    Test number
    669711858885
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight corrosion to step

  6. Fail63,765 miles (+271)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,765 miles
    Test number
    124822592326
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass63,494 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    63,494 miles
    Test number
    287801273114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail63,491 miles (+403)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,491 miles
    Test number
    306231953336
    • MajorOffside Front Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass63,088 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    63,088 miles
    Test number
    944180482066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail63,085 miles (+535)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,085 miles
    Test number
    884265858240
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass62,550 miles (+439)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    62,550 miles
    Test number
    327057742825
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective ALL SILENCER RUBBERS PERISH POOR (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass62,111 miles (+644)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    62,111 miles
    Test number
    220417092166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,467 miles (+990)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    61,467 miles
    Test number
    106565410093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,477 miles (+935)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    60,477 miles
    Test number
    500240251102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp INTERACTION WITH ALL LAMPS (1.4.A.2h)
    • AdvisoryRUBBERS HANGERS SILENCER POOR

  15. Pass59,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    59,542 miles
    Test number
    266800145134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail59,542 miles (+1,074)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,542 miles
    Test number
    679180145104
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass58,468 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    58,468 miles
    Test number
    195512134151
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail58,468 miles (+895)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,468 miles
    Test number
    357042034136
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass57,573 miles (+1,279)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    57,573 miles
    Test number
    906847533137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,294 miles (+1,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    56,294 miles
    Test number
    607786732147
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass54,665 miles (+775)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    54,665 miles
    Test number
    915732931130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,890 miles (+1,897)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    53,890 miles
    Test number
    801777820116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,993 miles (+1,840)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    51,993 miles
    Test number
    871631929105
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • 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)

  24. Pass50,153 miles (+2,557)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    50,153 miles
    Test number
    184594428142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,596 miles (+3,051)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    47,596 miles
    Test number
    614131027106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass44,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    44,545 miles
    Test number
    783285526103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail44,545 miles (+1,068)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,545 miles
    Test number
    990975726194
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE RUSTY

  28. Pass43,477 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2006
    Odometer
    43,477 miles
    Test number
    870492055143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail43,470 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,470 miles
    Test number
    911013445150
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about K88 DOT

Does K88 DOT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K88 DOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K88 DOT?
The MOT on K88 DOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K88 DOT done?
K88 DOT was recorded at 67,507 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 1,153 miles a year.
Has K88 DOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K88 DOT has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on K88 DOT 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 K88 DOT find?
K88 DOT passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner step; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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