Talbot Express 1500 D
From 360 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, a direction indicator lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated, caused 23 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated | 23 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 18 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 16 |
| 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 | 16 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 15 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 13 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 13 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 11 |
| a mandatory tell-tale for main beam headlamp or rear fog lamp missing or inoperative | 10 |
| wiper blade defective | 8 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 18.9% of Express 1500 D failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 21.7% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £118.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 73.5% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 1992 | 68.7% | a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
Typical mileage
Half of all Express 1500 Ds tested had between 53,707 and 99,398 miles on the clock.
At 79,587 median miles, the Express 1500 D has 0.039 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Talbot models
| Talbot Express | 63.3% |
| Talbot Express 1300 D | 63.5% |
| Talbot Express 1300 P | 65.1% |
Common questions
What is the Talbot Express 1500 D MOT pass rate?
The Talbot Express 1500 D has a 69.2% MOT pass rate based on 360 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Talbot Express 1500 D?
The most common MOT failure on the Talbot Express 1500 D is a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated, which caused 23 failures. Other common issues include significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake.
What is the typical mileage of a Talbot Express 1500 D at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Talbot Express 1500 D is 79,587 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 53,707 and 99,398 miles.
Buying a used Express 1500 D?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 69.2% pass rate and an average repair bill of £118 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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