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Talbot Express MOT Results

51.3% pass rate
from 2,690 tests in 2020
(78% 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 (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 13% fail on Headlamps (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 13% fail on Headlamp (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Dipswitch
    • 8.5% fail on Headlamp aim (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 7.3% fail on Headlamp aim (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 7.5% fail on Direction indicators (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 7.5% fail on Flashing type (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on All direction indicators (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Switch
    • 6.5% fail on Electrical equipment (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Battery(ies) (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Horn (64% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Electrical wiring (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 5.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Position lamps (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Position lamp (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.19% fail on Switch (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (69% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (69% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (74% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Switch
    • 3.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Hazard warning (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Switch (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.26% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.19% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.074% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 20% fail on Body, chassis, structure (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 7.7% fail on Exhaust system (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 7.5% fail on Transmission (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 7.2% fail on Drive shafts (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 7.1% fail on Joints (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Drive shaft (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.26% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.26% fail on Joints
    • 2.9% fail on Chassis (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Chassis condition (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Body (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Other body component (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Panel (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Body condition (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Seats (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Driver's seat (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 1.3% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.97% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Hose
      • 0.15% fail on System
      • 0.074% fail on Tank
    • 0.93% fail on Bumpers (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Towbar (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Vehicle structure
      • 0.15% fail on Towbar condition (18 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Doors
      • 0.26% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.19% fail on Door condition
        • 0.037% fail on Catch
        • 0.037% fail on Hinge
      • 0.15% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition
    • 0.22% fail on Floor
    • 0.15% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.074% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.074% fail on Bracket
    • 0.15% fail on Cabs
      • 0.11% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.037% fail on Steps
    • 0.074% fail on Spare wheel (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Spare wheel condition
      • 0.037% fail on Carrier
    • 0.037% fail on Undertray
  • 19% fail on Brakes (97% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 13% fail on Brake performance (84% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 6.6% fail on Service brake performance (97% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 6.5% fail on Rbt (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 5.5% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake imbalance (93% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.074% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.037% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 5.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (91% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 5.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (99% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 3.5% fail on Service brake imbalance (69% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 4.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (51% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 4.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (62% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.074% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance (57% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (62% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance (58% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.41% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.15% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Load sensing valves (23 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (70% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.30% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.30% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.19% fail on Cable
        • 0.074% fail on Lever
        • 0.037% fail on Rod
    • 0.71% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.37% fail on Pedal
      • 0.33% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.52% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (20 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.074% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
        • 0.074% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.45% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.15% fail on Valves
      • 0.11% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.074% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.074% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.037% fail on Servos
    • 0.30% fail on Air and vacuum systems (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Leaks (9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Servos
    • 0.30% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.30% fail on Lever
    • 0.30% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.11% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 16% fail on Suspension (95% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 9.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Wheel bearings (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Suspension arms (46% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (67% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.074% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.6% fail on Springs (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Leaf springs (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Anchor bracket (16 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Leaf spring
        • 0.074% fail on Shackle bracket
        • 0.074% fail on Shackle pins and bushes
      • 0.037% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.037% fail on Mounting
    • 0.82% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.59% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.074% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.19% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.15% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.037% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.15% fail on Axles
      • 0.11% fail on Axle
      • 0.037% fail on Stub axle
    • 0.11% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.037% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.037% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.037% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.11% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.074% fail on Operation (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Suspension unit
    • 0.074% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.037% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.037% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.037% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.037% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 12% fail on Visibility (92% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 7.5% fail on Wipers (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Washers (33% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on View to rear (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Mirrors (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Driver's view (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.15% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.037% fail on Window
  • 4.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.3% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.67% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.37% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 0.48% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.22% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.22% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.037% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.037% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.037% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.037% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.59% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.37% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.15% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.074% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 4.2% fail on Steering
    • 3.4% fail on Steering linkage components (76% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Track rod end (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.037% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.037% fail on Other components
        • 0.037% fail on Steering component
    • 0.71% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.59% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.11% fail on Operation
    • 0.19% fail on Steering column
    • 0.074% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.074% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.037% fail on Power steering
      • 0.037% fail on Operation
    • 0.037% fail on Steering play
      • 0.037% fail on Steering rack
  • 3.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Seat belts (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Prescribed areas (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Condition
      • 0.037% fail on Attachment
  • 2.4% fail on Tyres (54% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Condition (81% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.30% fail on Size/type (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 0.82% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.82% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.15% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.074% fail on Condition
    • 0.074% fail on Attachment
  • 0.074% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests (26 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Steps and stairs (45 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Steps (45 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 0.037% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.037% fail on Speedometer