Talbot Express
White · Diesel · 1993 · 2,500 cc
K97 KCHMOT history
K97 KCH is a white diesel Talbot Express first used on 1 Mar 1993. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 44,889 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 44,889 mi
- At MOT on 19 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 382 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K97 KCH
- 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 valid until 25 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K97 KCH was last recorded at 44,889 miles on 19 Sept 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 19 Sept 2026: 44,889 miles, lower than 44,890 miles on 20 Sept 2025.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 44,890 miles · 20 Sept 2025
- Average per year
- 382 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 44,889 miles
- 2025 – 44,890 miles
- 2024 – 44,286 miles
- 2023 – 43,725 miles
- 2016 – 43,278 miles
- 2015 – 43,265 miles
- 2014 – 42,670 miles
- 2011 – 41,187 miles
- 2010 – 40,661 miles
- 2009 – 40,244 miles
- 2008 – 39,563 miles
- 2007 – 38,660 miles
- 2006 – 37,118 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass44,889 miles
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryParking brake requirements only just met
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.
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Front Coil spring corroded both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
20 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass44,889 miles (-1)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 44,889 miles
- Test number
- 879270443082
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake requirements only just met
Pass44,890 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 44,890 miles
- Test number
- 843596954775
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,871 miles (+585)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,871 miles
- Test number
- 727608835705
- MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass44,286 miles (+561)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 44,286 miles
- Test number
- 433370257976
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass43,725 miles (+16)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 43,725 miles
- Test number
- 384483820770
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail43,709 miles (+431)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,709 miles
- Test number
- 759754284971
- MajorFront Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear lower bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass43,278 miles (+13)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2017
- Odometer
- 43,278 miles
- Test number
- 458511595412
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear on tread (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass43,265 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2016
- Odometer
- 43,265 miles
- Test number
- 369319035186
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Fail43,258 miles (+588)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,258 miles
- Test number
- 136048335175
- DangerousBrake pipe burst on test
- FailureBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass42,670 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 42,670 miles
- Test number
- 238791074155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,665 miles (+1,052)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,665 miles
- Test number
- 566728064156
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass41,613 miles (+426)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2015
- Odometer
- 41,613 miles
- Test number
- 829769024191
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass41,187 miles (+526)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 41,187 miles
- Test number
- 738813571128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,661 miles (+37)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 40,661 miles
- Test number
- 672002670178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,624 miles (+380)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,624 miles
- Test number
- 762987860104
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass40,244 miles (+681)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 40,244 miles
- Test number
- 110853569103
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass39,563 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 39,563 miles
- Test number
- 392318968182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,549 miles (+889)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,549 miles
- Test number
- 391629158190
- DangerousOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass38,660 miles (+1,542)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2008
- Odometer
- 38,660 miles
- Test number
- 203472647122
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass37,118 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2007
- Odometer
- 37,118 miles
- Test number
- 290122746472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K97 KCH
- Does K97 KCH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K97 KCH is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K97 KCH?
- The MOT on K97 KCH is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K97 KCH done?
- K97 KCH was recorded at 44,889 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2026, an average of 382 miles a year.
- Has K97 KCH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K97 KCH has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on K97 KCH ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Sept 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on K97 KCH find?
- K97 KCH passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.
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