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Talbot Express MOT Results

50.3% pass rate
from 2,323 tests in 2021
(89% 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.

  • 32% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 15% fail on Headlamps (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 15% fail on Headlamp (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Dipswitch
    • 9.8% fail on Headlamp aim (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 8.6% fail on Headlamp aim (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 8.8% fail on Direction indicators (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 8.7% fail on Flashing type (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 5.9% fail on Individual direction indicators (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.90% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.086% fail on Switch
      • 0.043% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.043% fail on Arm
    • 6.5% fail on Electrical equipment (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Battery(ies) (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Horn
      • 0.65% fail on Electrical wiring (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 4.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (78% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (78% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (78% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Stop lamp (49% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.90% fail on Position lamps (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Position lamp (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Switch (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.73% fail on Hazard warning (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Switch (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.30% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.043% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 21% fail on Body, chassis, structure (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 8.0% fail on Transmission (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 7.6% fail on Drive shafts (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 7.4% fail on Joints (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Drive shaft (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.43% fail on Joints (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 7.7% fail on Exhaust system (3 times 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)
      • 0.043% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.043% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 2.5% fail on Chassis (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Chassis condition (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Strengthening plate (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Seats (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Driver's seat (200% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Passenger's seat (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Fuel system (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Tank
      • 0.17% fail on System (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Hose
      • 0.086% fail on Pipe
    • 1.5% fail on Body (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Panel (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Other body component (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Body condition
    • 1.1% fail on Bumpers (12 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Doors
      • 0.43% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.34% fail on Door condition
        • 0.043% fail on Pillar
        • 0.043% fail on Hinge
      • 0.086% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.086% fail on Door condition
    • 0.39% fail on Cabs (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Steps
    • 0.26% fail on Engine mounting (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Engine mounting condition (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Floor
    • 0.17% fail on Spare wheel (14 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Spare wheel condition (31 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.086% fail on Towbar
      • 0.043% fail on Other towbar components
      • 0.043% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 0.043% fail on Load security
      • 0.043% fail on Access panel
  • 19% fail on Brakes (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 15% fail on Brake performance (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 6.6% fail on Service brake performance (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 6.6% fail on Rbt (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 5.9% fail on Service brake performance (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance (72% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.043% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 6.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 6.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 3.9% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 3.8% fail on Service brake imbalance (92% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.086% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.086% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.086% fail on Service brake imbalance (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (74% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (81% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.043% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance (94% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (96% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance (88% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.47% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.086% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.043% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.043% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.90% fail on Brake performance not tested (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Load sensing valves (24 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.39% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.043% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.34% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.30% fail on Cable (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Linkage
    • 0.65% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (26 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Other braking system component
        • 0.043% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
      • 0.13% fail on Other components (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.56% fail on Hydraulic systems (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Brake fluid (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Servos
      • 0.086% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.086% fail on Valves
    • 0.39% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.26% fail on Pedal
      • 0.13% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.34% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.22% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.30% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.30% fail on Lever
    • 0.26% fail on Air and vacuum systems (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Servos
      • 0.043% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
      • 0.043% fail on Leaks
  • 15% fail on Suspension (97% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 9.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Wheel bearings (88% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes (77% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Suspension arm
    • 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)
      • 0.65% fail on Leaf springs (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Anchor bracket (15 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Leaf spring (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Shackle pins and bushes
        • 0.086% fail on Shackle bracket (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Spring saddle
        • 0.043% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts
      • 0.22% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.22% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.56% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.086% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.043% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.52% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.22% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.22% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.086% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.043% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.043% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.043% fail on Axles
      • 0.043% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.043% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.043% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.043% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.043% fail on Operation
  • 14% fail on Visibility (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 8.4% fail on Wipers (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Washers (58% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.30% fail on View to rear
      • 0.30% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.17% fail on Condition of glass (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Windscreen (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 5.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (33% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (36% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Spark ignition (30% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 0.65% fail on Compression ignition (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Emissions not tested (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.086% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.56% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.52% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.043% fail on Other leaks
  • 4.2% fail on Steering
    • 2.9% fail on Steering linkage components (53% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Track rod end (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.043% fail on Other components
        • 0.043% fail on Steering component
    • 0.82% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.69% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.13% fail on Operation
    • 0.26% fail on Power steering
      • 0.22% fail on Operation
      • 0.043% fail on Other components
    • 0.17% fail on Steering column
    • 0.13% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.13% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.086% fail on Steering play
      • 0.086% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.043% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 3.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Seat belts (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Condition
      • 0.086% fail on Attachment
      • 0.043% fail on Requirements
  • 2.9% fail on Tyres (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Condition (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.90% fail on Tread depth (81% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
  • 0.90% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.77% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.13% fail on Vehicle Identification Number (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 0.22% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.17% fail on Attachment
    • 0.043% fail on Condition
  • 0.086% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.086% fail on Speedometer