Talbot Express MOT Results

Registered in 1985

39.4% pass rate

from 33 tests in 2021

(120% worse than other 1985 cars)

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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 1985 cars and highlighted areas where the Talbot Express is unusually good or bad.

39% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (180% worse than other 1985 cars)
- 15% fail on Headlamps (3 times worse than other 1985 cars)
  - 15% fail on Headlamp (3 times worse than other 1985 cars)
- 15% fail on Direction indicators (5 times worse than other 1985 cars)
  - 15% fail on Flashing type (5 times worse than other 1985 cars)
    - 12% fail on Individual direction indicators (5 times worse than other 1985 cars)
    - 3.0% fail on All direction indicators
- 9.1% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 9.1% fail on Headlamp aim
- 6.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 6.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 6.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 6.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 3.0% fail on Stop lamp
- 3.0% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 3.0% fail on Battery(ies)
  - 3.0% fail on Horn
36% fail on Brakes (3 times worse than other 1985 cars)
- 24% fail on Brake performance (2 times worse than other 1985 cars)
  - 9.1% fail on Service brake performance
    - 9.1% fail on Rbt
      - 9.1% fail on Service brake performance
      - 3.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 9.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 9.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 9.1% fail on Service brake performance (6 times worse than other 1985 cars)
      - 3.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 9.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 9.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 6.1% fail on Brake performance not tested (11 times worse than other 1985 cars)
- 15% fail on Rigid brake pipes (11 times worse than other 1985 cars)
- 6.1% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (7 times worse than other 1985 cars)
  - 3.0% fail on Pedal
  - 3.0% fail on Hand lever
- 3.0% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  - 3.0% fail on Servos
- 3.0% fail on Load sensing valves
- 3.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 3.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 3.0% fail on Brake discs
18% fail on Visibility
- 12% fail on Wipers (3 times worse than other 1985 cars)
- 6.1% fail on Washers
18% fail on Suspension
- 18% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 1985 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Wheel bearings
18% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 12% fail on Transmission (6 times worse than other 1985 cars)
  - 12% fail on Drive shafts (9 times worse than other 1985 cars)
    - 12% fail on Joints (9 times worse than other 1985 cars)
- 9.1% fail on Body (47 times worse than other 1985 cars)
  - 6.1% fail on Panel (63 times worse than other 1985 cars)
  - 3.0% fail on Body condition
- 6.1% fail on Chassis
  - 6.1% fail on Chassis condition
- 3.0% fail on Seats
  - 3.0% fail on Driver's seat
15% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (2 times worse than other 1985 cars)
- 12% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 9.1% fail on Spark ignition
    - 6.1% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    - 3.0% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 6.1% fail on Compression ignition (15 times worse than other 1985 cars)
    - 3.0% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    - 3.0% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
- 3.0% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 3.0% fail on Engine oil leaks
6.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 6.1% fail on Seat belts
  - 6.1% fail on Prescribed areas
3.0% fail on Steering
- 3.0% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 3.0% fail on Track rod end