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Talbot Express MOT Results

51.7% pass rate
from 2,521 tests in 2017
(66% 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.

  • 33% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 12% fail on Headlamps (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 11% fail on Headlamp (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
        • 0.040% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
        • 0.24% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
      • 0.24% fail on Switch
      • 0.040% fail on Dipswitch
    • 11% fail on Headlamp aim (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 8.7% fail on Direction indicators (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 8.7% fail on Flashing type (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Individual lamps (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Side repeaters (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.24% fail on Tell tales
        • 0.12% fail on Switch
    • 7.7% fail on Position lamps (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Front lamps (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Rear lamps (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Switch
    • 7.5% fail on Registration plate lamp (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Battery (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (77% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Fog lamp (83% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Tell tale
      • 0.32% fail on Switch
    • 3.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.7% fail on Horn
    • 1.3% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.75% fail on Lamp
      • 0.56% fail on Switch
      • 0.079% fail on Tell tale
    • 0.95% fail on Electrical wiring (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Trailer electrical socket (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 22% fail on Brakes (89% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 15% fail on Brake performance (80% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 7.4% fail on Rear wheels (94% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Front wheels (38% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Parking brake performance (51% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake imbalance (69% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 10% fail on Hydraulic systems (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 9.5% fail on Components (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 5.6% fail on Pipes (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Hoses (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Valves (23 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Reservoirs
        • 0.12% fail on Servos
        • 0.079% fail on Cylinders
      • 0.60% fail on Operation (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Leaks
      • 0.36% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp (200% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Hub components
      • 0.67% fail on Brake discs (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.040% fail on Brake calipers
    • 0.75% fail on Parking brake
      • 0.75% fail on Condition
    • 0.52% fail on Restricted movement
    • 0.44% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.36% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (10 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
      • 0.040% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
    • 0.32% fail on Service brake control components
      • 0.32% fail on Pedal
        • 0.24% fail on Condition
        • 0.079% fail on Anti-slip
    • 0.28% fail on Mechanical components
      • 0.28% fail on Cable (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.079% fail on Components
        • 0.040% fail on Pipes
        • 0.040% fail on Servos
      • 0.040% fail on Leaks
  • 21% fail on Suspension (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 11% fail on Prescribed areas (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 8.0% fail on Component mounting (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Spring mounting (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Subframe mounting
    • 8.3% fail on Drive shafts (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 8.2% fail on Front drive shafts (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 8.1% fail on Constant velocity joints (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Drive shafts (28 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Couplings
      • 0.12% fail on Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
        • 0.12% fail on Drive shafts
    • 3.3% fail on Wheel bearings (91% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Rear (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Front
    • 1.5% fail on Front suspension joints (60% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.87% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
      • 0.040% fail on Condition
    • 0.71% fail on Leaf springs (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Anchor bracket (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes
        • 0.12% fail on Shackle
        • 0.040% fail on Anchor
      • 0.12% fail on Condition
      • 0.079% fail on Shackle bracket
      • 0.040% fail on Spring eye
    • 0.71% fail on Shock absorbers
      • 0.71% fail on Condition
    • 0.079% fail on Coil springs
      • 0.079% fail on Condition
    • 0.079% fail on Air suspension (26 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Suspension unit (63 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on General condition
    • 0.040% fail on Torsion bars
      • 0.040% fail on Attachment
    • 0.040% fail on Radius arms
      • 0.040% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 0.040% fail on Tie bars/rods
      • 0.040% fail on Attachment
    • 0.040% fail on Torque/reaction arms
      • 0.040% fail on Attachment
    • 0.040% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.040% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
  • 14% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 9.8% fail on Exhaust system (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Emissions
    • 1.9% fail on Fuel system (49% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Cap (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on System
      • 0.20% fail on Pipe
      • 0.079% fail on Tank
    • 0.99% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 12% fail on Driver's view of the road (66% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Wipers (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.63% fail on Mirrors (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Windscreen (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Bonnet (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 7.9% fail on Body, Structure and General Items (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Body condition (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Seats (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Drivers (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Passengers (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Vehicle structure
      • 1.6% fail on Chassis
    • 0.52% fail on Doors
      • 0.32% fail on Passengers front
      • 0.12% fail on Passengers other
      • 0.079% fail on Drivers
    • 0.12% fail on Engine mountings
    • 0.12% fail on Body security
    • 0.12% fail on Load security
      • 0.12% fail on Access panel (9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Spare wheel
  • 4.1% fail on Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems (91% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Seat belts (91% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Prescribed areas (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Condition
      • 0.12% fail on Requirements
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment
  • 3.8% fail on Steering
    • 3.4% fail on Steering system
      • 2.4% fail on Track rod end (65% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.079% fail on Free play
        • 0.079% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.040% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.32% fail on Steering control
      • 0.24% fail on Steering column
      • 0.040% fail on Steering lock
      • 0.040% fail on Steering shaft
    • 0.079% fail on Power steering
      • 0.040% fail on Operation
      • 0.040% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.040% fail on Steering operation
  • 3.8% fail on Tyres (71% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Condition (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.28% fail on Size/type
  • 1.1% fail on Registration plates and VIN
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plate
    • 0.040% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.67% fail on Towbars (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Vehicle structure (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Towbar (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 0.12% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.12% fail on Attachment