Talbot MOT pass rate
16,335 MOT tests in 2024. Overall pass rate: 64%
Talbot has a 64% MOT pass rate based on 16,335 real DVSA test records from 2024. That is 14.3 percentage points below the UK average of 78.3%. It ranks 85 out of 85 makes.
The strongest model is the Express 1500 D at 69.2%, while the Express 1000 P is lowest at 59.3%.
The single most common reason a Talbot fails its MOT is the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, which accounted for 1,587 failures.
Most common Talbot MOT failures
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 1,587 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 1,353 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 1,022 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 924 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 867 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 830 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 683 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 611 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 559 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated | 515 |
How Talbot compares
Talbot pass rate64%
UK average78.3%
Black line = UK average (78.3%). Based on 57.7 million MOT tests.
All Talbot models
| Model | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Express | 10,791 | 63.3% |
| Express 1300 D | 1,374 | 63.5% |
| Express 1300 P | 1,152 | 65.1% |
| Express 1000 P | 765 | 59.3% |
| Express 1500 D | 360 | 69.2% |
| Unclassified | 342 | 63.2% |