Talbot Express
MOT data from 10,791 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 68.4%. Average mileage at test: 82,048 miles.
Common failure reasons
| 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 | 1,165 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 951 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 678 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 656 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 568 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 564 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 494 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 433 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 356 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 347 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 6,233 | 67.4% |
| Diesel | 4,453 | 69.9% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 143 | 70.6% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, 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, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 1987 | 203 | 66.5% | |
| Top failures: 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, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 1988 | 426 | 72.5% | |
| Top failures: 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, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 1989 | 1,100 | 69.5% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, 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 | |||
| 1990 | 1,415 | 70% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, 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, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 1991 | 1,816 | 67.4% | |
| Top failures: 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, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | |||
| 1992 | 2,088 | 67.2% | |
| Top failures: 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, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | |||
| 1993 | 2,093 | 67.7% | |
| Top failures: 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, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 1994 | 1,380 | 69.8% | |
| Top failures: 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, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
69,159 mi
Median
82,045 mi
75th percentile
101,181 mi
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