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Talbot Express

White · Diesel · 1993 · 2,500 cc

K98 JTOMOT history

K98 JTO is a white diesel Talbot Express first used on 25 May 1993. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 35 MOT tests, with 74,309 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
74,309 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
35
21 passed · 14 failed
Per year
1,205 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K98 JTO
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
25 May 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K98 JTO was last recorded at 74,309 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 114 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,195 miles · 11 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
114 miles
Average per year
1,205 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,309 miles
  • 2025 – 73,658 miles
  • 2024 – 72,496 miles
  • 2023 – 71,002 miles
  • 2022 – 70,130 miles
  • 2021 – 69,889 miles
  • 2019 – 69,279 miles
  • 2018 – 68,178 miles
  • 2017 – 67,823 miles
  • 2016 – 67,312 miles
  • 2015 – 65,233 miles
  • 2014 – 62,742 miles
  • 2013 – 61,721 miles
  • 2012 – 60,867 miles
  • 2011 – 59,833 miles
  • 2010 – 58,383 miles
  • 2009 – 57,148 miles
  • 2008 – 54,984 miles
  • 2007 – 53,158 miles
  • 2006 – 49,552 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,309 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))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.

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2017

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

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2026

Full MOT history

35 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,309 miles (+114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    74,309 miles
    Test number
    334982155512
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail74,195 miles (+537)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,195 miles
    Test number
    141097344267
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass73,658 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    73,658 miles
    Test number
    406872380248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail73,612 miles (+1,116)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,612 miles
    Test number
    767770905433
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheelarch (6.2.2 (d) (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))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Pass72,496 miles (+58)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    72,496 miles
    Test number
    900825481793
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail72,438 miles (+1,436)4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,438 miles
    Test number
    525467772636
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed 30cm (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced scuttle holed 30cms of a pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass71,002 miles (+872)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    71,002 miles
    Test number
    376535455915
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass70,130 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    70,130 miles
    Test number
    544133487731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail70,130 miles (+241)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,130 miles
    Test number
    708949800687
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass69,889 miles (+7)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    69,889 miles
    Test number
    507519526288
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint leaking slightly from gaiter (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Fail69,882 miles (+603)1 dangerous5 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,882 miles
    Test number
    570309442112
    • DangerousParking brake light staying on
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting door sill holed separating (6.2.2 (d) (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))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting door sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint leaking slightly from gaiter (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass69,279 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,279 miles
    Test number
    420455456607
    • AdvisoryFront wheels corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Fail69,279 miles (+1,101)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,279 miles
    Test number
    424504311404
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wheels corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  14. Pass68,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    68,178 miles
    Test number
    134079709536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,178 miles (+355)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,178 miles
    Test number
    440183347804
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  16. Pass67,823 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    67,823 miles
    Test number
    544169564640
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear towards the rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Fail67,823 miles (+511)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,823 miles
    Test number
    300215972993
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear towards the rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Pass67,312 miles (+2,079)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    67,312 miles
    Test number
    399243727536
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

  19. Pass65,233 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    65,233 miles
    Test number
    719420895142
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Fail65,233 miles (+2,491)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,233 miles
    Test number
    508567585133
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass62,742 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    62,742 miles
    Test number
    666891974105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail62,721 miles (+292)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,721 miles
    Test number
    685482164169
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass62,429 miles (+708)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    62,429 miles
    Test number
    316155134146
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteN/s/r brake binding slightly

  24. Pass61,721 miles (+854)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    61,721 miles
    Test number
    858146333188
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  25. Pass60,867 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    60,867 miles
    Test number
    895573052046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail60,858 miles (+1,025)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,858 miles
    Test number
    267667842019
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  27. Pass59,833 miles (+1,450)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    59,833 miles
    Test number
    195811941050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass58,383 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    58,383 miles
    Test number
    771091940088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  29. Fail58,383 miles (+1,235)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,383 miles
    Test number
    131459030480
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  30. Fail57,148 miles2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,148 miles
    Test number
    422093749048
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBattery light on
    • NoteBoth rear wheel bearings slight play
    • NoteFront brake discs rusty
    • NoteN/s/r tyre starting to split

  31. Pass57,148 miles (+2,164)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    57,148 miles
    Test number
    920823049018
    • NoteBattery light on
    • NoteBoth rear wheel bearings slight play
    • NoteFront brake discs rusty
    • NoteN/s/r tyre starting to split

  32. Pass54,984 miles (+1,826)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    54,984 miles
    Test number
    972485938045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs getting rusty
    • NoteN/s head light glass cracked
    • NoteN/s/r tyre starting to split
    • NoteO/s mirror glass broken

  33. Pass53,158 miles (+3,606)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    53,158 miles
    Test number
    843389437025
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs rusty

  34. Pass49,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    49,552 miles
    Test number
    171360446017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Fail49,552 miles3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,552 miles
    Test number
    332233036045
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth front suspension arm inner bushes slight play
    • NoteNear side rear tyre sidewall cracked

Questions about K98 JTO

Does K98 JTO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K98 JTO is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K98 JTO?
The MOT on K98 JTO is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K98 JTO done?
K98 JTO was recorded at 74,309 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 1,205 miles a year.
Has K98 JTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K98 JTO has failed 14 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on K98 JTO 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 K98 JTO find?
K98 JTO passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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