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Talbot Express

White · Petrol · 1992 · 1,971 cc

TDG 524MOT history

TDG 524 is a white petrol Talbot Express first used on 30 Dec 1992. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 67,868 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2026
Mileage
67,868 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,535 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TDG 524
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Talbot
Model
Express
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,971 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
30 Dec 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

TDG 524 was last recorded at 67,868 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 4,092 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,776 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,092 miles
Average per year
1,535 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,868 miles
  • 2025 – 63,776 miles
  • 2024 – 61,870 miles
  • 2023 – 60,512 miles
  • 2022 – 58,623 miles
  • 2021 – 57,806 miles
  • 2020 – 57,176 miles
  • 2019 – 55,356 miles
  • 2018 – 52,742 miles
  • 2017 – 50,692 miles
  • 2016 – 48,833 miles
  • 2015 – 48,424 miles
  • 2014 – 47,852 miles
  • 2013 – 47,135 miles
  • 2012 – 45,993 miles
  • 2011 – 45,060 miles
  • 2010 – 43,564 miles
  • 2009 – 41,987 miles
  • 2008 – 40,175 miles
  • 2007 – 38,232 miles
  • 2006 – 36,303 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail67,868 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail67,868 miles (+4,092)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,868 miles
    Test number
    453334034188
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass63,776 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    63,776 miles
    Test number
    277747424219
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail63,776 miles (+1,906)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,776 miles
    Test number
    329592685047
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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 Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass61,870 miles (+1,358)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    61,870 miles
    Test number
    754233015064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass60,512 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    60,512 miles
    Test number
    377516472451
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail60,512 miles (+1,889)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,512 miles
    Test number
    757878460077
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass58,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    58,623 miles
    Test number
    598345789981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail58,623 miles (+817)7 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,623 miles
    Test number
    113184282439
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorVehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  9. Pass57,806 miles (+630)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    57,806 miles
    Test number
    293389601212
    • MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass57,176 miles (+448)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    57,176 miles
    Test number
    381292392786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,728 miles (+1,372)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    56,728 miles
    Test number
    402264373652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,356 miles (+2,614)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    55,356 miles
    Test number
    433619326027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,742 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    52,742 miles
    Test number
    488633953669
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Fail52,740 miles (+2,048)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,740 miles
    Test number
    253325760597
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass50,692 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    50,692 miles
    Test number
    793360840893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail50,690 miles (+1,857)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,690 miles
    Test number
    241169396834
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass48,833 miles (+409)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    48,833 miles
    Test number
    358246429773
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  18. Pass48,424 miles (+572)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    48,424 miles
    Test number
    425902425029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,852 miles (+717)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    47,852 miles
    Test number
    428933524060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,135 miles (+1,142)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    47,135 miles
    Test number
    519868923085
    • NoteO/s front brake pipes slight corrosion

  21. Pass45,993 miles (+933)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    45,993 miles
    Test number
    357349902071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,060 miles (+1,496)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    45,060 miles
    Test number
    319367121090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,564 miles (+1,577)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    43,564 miles
    Test number
    574587820053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,987 miles (+1,812)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    41,987 miles
    Test number
    660446929059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,175 miles (+1,943)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    40,175 miles
    Test number
    133618578064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,232 miles (+1,929)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    38,232 miles
    Test number
    932099877033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail36,303 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,303 miles
    Test number
    180172086001
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  28. Pass36,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    36,303 miles
    Test number
    493052186057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TDG 524

What vehicle is registration TDG 524 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TDG 524 on a white petrol Talbot Express first used on 30 Dec 1992. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TDG 524 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TDG 524 is valid until 14 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on TDG 524?
The MOT on TDG 524 is valid until 14 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TDG 524 done?
TDG 524 was recorded at 67,868 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 1,535 miles a year.
Has TDG 524 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TDG 524 has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on TDG 524 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 TDG 524 find?
TDG 524 failed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 6 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp light intensity severely reduced; nearside front lower vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 7 more.

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