Talbot Unclassified
From 342 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are 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 and a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. The top issue, 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, caused 28 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| 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 | 28 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 26 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 25 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 21 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 20 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 19 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 18 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 17 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 16 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated | 16 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 25.7% of Unclassified failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 17% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £111.
Typical mileage
Half of all Unclassifieds tested had between 64,068 and 98,126 miles on the clock.
At 80,604 median miles, the Unclassified has 0.046 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 Unclassified MOT pass rate?
The Talbot Unclassified has a 63.2% MOT pass rate based on 342 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Talbot Unclassified?
The most common MOT failure on the Talbot Unclassified 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 caused 28 failures. Other common issues include the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Talbot Unclassified at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Talbot Unclassified is 80,604 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 64,068 and 98,126 miles.
Buying a used Unclassified?
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 63.2% pass rate and an average repair bill of £111 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 25.7% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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