Talbot Express MOT Results

Registered in 1987
49.1% pass rate
from 108 tests in 2021
(79% worse than other 1987 cars)
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 1987 cars and highlighted areas where the Talbot Express is unusually good or bad.

  • 35% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (140% worse than other 1987 cars)
    • 12% fail on Headlamps (2 times worse than other 1987 cars)
      • 12% fail on Headlamp (3 times worse than other 1987 cars)
    • 11% fail on Headlamp aim (2 times worse than other 1987 cars)
      • 11% fail on Headlamp aim (2 times worse than other 1987 cars)
    • 9.3% fail on Direction indicators (150% worse than other 1987 cars)
      • 9.3% fail on Flashing type (150% worse than other 1987 cars)
        • 6.5% fail on Individual direction indicators (2 times worse than other 1987 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Side repeaters
    • 7.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (5 times worse than other 1987 cars)
    • 6.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 6.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 6.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 6.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 5.6% fail on Electrical equipment (190% worse than other 1987 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Battery(ies) (5 times worse than other 1987 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.93% fail on Horn
    • 0.93% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.93% fail on Switch
  • 25% fail on Body, chassis, structure (2 times worse than other 1987 cars)
    • 11% fail on Exhaust system (4 times worse than other 1987 cars)
    • 10% fail on Transmission (5 times worse than other 1987 cars)
      • 9.3% fail on Drive shafts (6 times worse than other 1987 cars)
        • 9.3% fail on Joints (6 times worse than other 1987 cars)
        • 0.93% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.93% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.93% fail on Joints
    • 4.6% fail on Chassis (2 times worse than other 1987 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.93% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 2.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.9% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.9% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (13 times worse than other 1987 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Body (6 times worse than other 1987 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Panel (15 times worse than other 1987 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Seats
      • 1.9% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.93% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.93% fail on Doors
      • 0.93% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.93% fail on Door condition
  • 16% fail on Brakes
    • 11% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 6.5% fail on Rbt
          • 6.5% fail on Service brake performance (170% worse than other 1987 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 5.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 4.6% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 1987 cars)
          • 0.93% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 4.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.93% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
    • 2.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.8% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (7 times worse than other 1987 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Prescribed areas (7 times worse than other 1987 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (45 times worse than other 1987 cars)
        • 0.93% fail on Other braking system component
    • 2.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.9% fail on Brake discs (5 times worse than other 1987 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.93% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.93% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.93% fail on Cable
    • 1.9% fail on Load sensing valves (36 times worse than other 1987 cars)
    • 0.93% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.93% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.93% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 16% fail on Visibility (140% worse than other 1987 cars)
    • 7.4% fail on Wipers (160% worse than other 1987 cars)
    • 7.4% fail on Washers
    • 0.93% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.93% fail on View to rear
      • 0.93% fail on Mirrors
  • 14% fail on Suspension
    • 10% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 1987 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.93% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.93% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.93% fail on Springs
      • 0.93% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
  • 5.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.6% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.93% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.93% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
  • 4.6% fail on Steering
    • 3.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.7% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.93% fail on Power steering
      • 0.93% fail on Operation
  • 3.7% fail on Tyres
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.9% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.93% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.93% fail on Requirements
      • 0.93% fail on Condition
  • 0.93% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.93% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.93% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.93% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.93% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.93% fail on Attachment

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