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Talbot Express MOT Results

51.4% pass rate
from 1,960 tests in 2020
(81% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
Number of tests by age
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Talbot Express is unusually good or bad.

  • 31% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 14% fail on Headlamps (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 14% fail on Headlamp (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Dipswitch (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 9.1% fail on Direction indicators (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 9.1% fail on Flashing type (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 5.8% fail on Individual direction indicators (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Side repeaters (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.97% fail on All direction indicators (90% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Switch (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 7.7% fail on Headlamp aim (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 6.7% fail on Headlamp aim (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Electrical equipment (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Battery(ies) (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Horn (74% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Electrical wiring (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 4.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Stop lamp (37% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (38% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (38% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (41% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Switch (32% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Position lamps (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Position lamp (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Switch (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.56% fail on Hazard warning (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Switch (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (27% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Main beam tell-tale (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (22% better than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 22% fail on Body, chassis, structure (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 7.7% fail on Exhaust system (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 7.1% fail on Transmission (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 6.9% fail on Drive shafts (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 6.7% fail on Joints (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Drive shaft (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.26% fail on Prop shafts (13% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Joints (38% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.051% fail on Strengthening plate
      • 0.051% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 2.6% fail on Chassis (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Chassis condition (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Seats (200% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Driver's seat (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Passenger's seat (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Fuel system (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Hose (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Pipe (26% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Tank (6.2% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on System
    • 1.5% fail on Body (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Panel (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Other body component (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Body condition
    • 0.92% fail on Bumpers (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Cabs (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Prescribed areas (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Steps
      • 0.051% fail on Cab condition
    • 0.46% fail on Towbar (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Other towbar components (15 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Vehicle structure (16% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Towbar condition
      • 0.051% fail on Safety device
    • 0.46% fail on Engine mounting (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Engine mounting condition (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Bracket (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Doors (4.7% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Driver's door (37% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Door condition (60% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Front passenger's door (11% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition (28% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Catch
      • 0.051% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.051% fail on Door condition
    • 0.26% fail on Floor (31% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Spare wheel (12 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Spare wheel condition (22 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 19% fail on Brakes (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 14% fail on Brake performance (95% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 6.6% fail on Service brake performance (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 6.4% fail on Rbt (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 5.8% fail on Service brake performance (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake imbalance (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Plate brake tester (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.051% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.051% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.051% fail on Service brake performance
      • 5.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (79% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 5.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (84% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 3.3% fail on Service brake imbalance (59% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake imbalance (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (68% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (79% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (52% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance (57% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (58% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance (40% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.56% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (88% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.10% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.051% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.051% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.051% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.0% fail on Brake performance not tested (200% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Brake linings and pads (31% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Brake pads (37% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (71% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Cable (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Load sensing valves (26 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (21% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Pedal (39% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Hand lever (33% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Flexible brake hoses (71% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Parking brake control (25% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Lever (25% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Hydraulic systems (2.7% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Brake fluid (27% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Master cylinder (99% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (20% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Prescribed areas (40% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting (18% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.20% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (33% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (19% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Air and vacuum systems (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Leaks (10 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
      • 0.051% fail on Servos
  • 15% fail on Suspension (94% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 9.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Suspension arms (75% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint (93% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes (64% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (32% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.4% fail on Wheel bearings (71% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Springs (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Leaf springs (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Anchor bracket (13 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Leaf spring (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Shackle pins and bushes (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Anchor pins and bushes
        • 0.051% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts
      • 0.10% fail on Coil springs (72% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Coil spring (68% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Shock absorbers (4.1% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Other suspension component (2.4% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint (41% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover (66% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.26% fail on Suspension rods (73% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes (75% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.051% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.10% fail on Sub-frames (75% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.051% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.051% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.051% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 12% fail on Visibility (85% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Wipers (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Washers (41% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on View to rear (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Mirrors (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Bonnet (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Driver's view (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Condition of glass (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Windscreen (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 5.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (23% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (21% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Spark ignition (7.5% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Non catalyst emissions (8.3% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on Emissions not tested (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Catalyst emissions (3.8% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.051% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 0.77% fail on Compression ignition (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Emissions not tested (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 1.0% fail on Fluid leaks (67% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Engine oil leaks (50% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Other leaks (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Transmission oil leaks (41% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 4.5% fail on Steering (20% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Steering linkage components (75% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Track rod end (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint (68% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.82% fail on Steering gear (28% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Steering rack (16% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Steering column (60% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.051% fail on Power steering
      • 0.051% fail on Operation
    • 0.051% fail on Steering play
      • 0.051% fail on Steering rack
  • 3.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Seat belts (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Prescribed areas (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Condition (52% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Attachment
      • 0.051% fail on Requirements
  • 1.5% fail on Tyres (9.8% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Condition (54% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Tread depth (27% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Size/type
  • 0.71% fail on Identification of the vehicle (13% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Registration plates (18% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 0.10% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter (20% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Speedometer (20% better than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 0.051% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.051% fail on Attachment