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K24 SKM

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

96,506 mi
Last recorded96,506 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK24 SKM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 96,506 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 96,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 94,972 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 94,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill 2 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 94,523 miles

offside and nearside under front wheel arches and inner sills corroded but not weak

Pass 4 Feb 2021 94,519 miles

offside and nearside under front wheel arches starting to corrode but not weak

Pass 8 Aug 2019 94,400 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 91,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

suspension bushes starting to perish but not allowing any exessive movement

Pass 25 Jul 2017 88,237 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 87,961 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 87,920 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 86,440 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2015 86,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 8 May 2015 86,220 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front bottom swivel rubber boot deteriorated

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Park brake cable needs securing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 85,213 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 85,213 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 82,775 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 82,368 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 82,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 80,140 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 80,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 74,361 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 74,361 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 67,202 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 67,201 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 60,932 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 55,746 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express?

Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,026
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,909
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,861
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,297
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K24 SKM is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 68,439 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Talbot Express fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K24 SKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 34 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K24 SKM is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 27 November 1992.

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