Talbot Express MOT Results

Registered in 1988
47.6% pass rate
from 288 tests in 2021
(71% worse than other 1988 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 1988 cars and highlighted areas where the Talbot Express is unusually good or bad.

  • 34% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (140% worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 14% fail on Headlamps (3 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 14% fail on Headlamp (3 times worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 11% fail on Headlamp aim (170% worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 10% fail on Headlamp aim (150% worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (4 times worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 11% fail on Electrical equipment (4 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 7.6% fail on Battery(ies) (9 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Horn
      • 1.0% fail on Electrical wiring (4 times worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 8.7% fail on Direction indicators (140% worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 8.7% fail on Flashing type (140% worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 6.3% fail on Individual direction indicators (2 times worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Side repeaters
        • 1.0% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.35% fail on Switch
    • 8.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (4 times worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 5.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 5.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 5.2% fail on Stop lamp (110% worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Position lamps (8 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Position lamp (9 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Switch
    • 1.7% fail on Hazard warning (3 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Switch (3 times worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.69% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.35% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 23% fail on Body, chassis, structure (190% worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 10% fail on Transmission (4 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 10% fail on Drive shafts (5 times worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 9.7% fail on Joints (4 times worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Drive shaft (16 times worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Exhaust system (2 times worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure (150% worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (160% worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Chassis
      • 2.8% fail on Chassis condition
    • 2.8% fail on Seats (2 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Driver's seat (4 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 1.7% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.4% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (7 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Tank
    • 1.4% fail on Body (3 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Panel (6 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Other body component
    • 1.4% fail on Doors
      • 1.4% fail on Front passenger's door (2 times worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Door condition
        • 0.35% fail on Hinge
    • 1.0% fail on Bumpers (9 times worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.35% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.35% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.35% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.35% fail on Floor
    • 0.35% fail on Cabs
      • 0.35% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 19% fail on Suspension (110% worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 12% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (8 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.35% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 2.8% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.7% fail on Springs
      • 1.4% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (6 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.35% fail on Spring saddle
    • 0.69% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.69% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.35% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.35% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.35% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.35% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 19% fail on Brakes (89% worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 15% fail on Brake performance (100% worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 7.6% fail on Service brake performance (140% worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 7.6% fail on Rbt (150% worse than other 1988 cars)
          • 6.9% fail on Service brake performance (170% worse than other 1988 cars)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 7.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (140% worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 7.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (150% worse than other 1988 cars)
          • 5.6% fail on Service brake imbalance (180% worse than other 1988 cars)
          • 3.8% fail on Service brake performance (170% worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 1.0% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (5 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Brake performance not tested (4 times worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (170% worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.69% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.69% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.69% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.69% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.69% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.35% fail on Pedal
      • 0.35% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.69% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.69% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.69% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.69% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.69% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (42 times worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.35% fail on Lever
    • 0.35% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.35% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.35% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 18% fail on Visibility (150% worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 11% fail on Washers (140% worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 9.4% fail on Wipers (2 times worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Bonnet (3 times worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on View to rear (5 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Mirrors (5 times worse than other 1988 cars)
  • 6.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.2% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 1.7% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.35% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.35% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 5.6% fail on Steering
    • 4.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 4.2% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.69% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.69% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.35% fail on Power steering
      • 0.35% fail on Operation
    • 0.35% fail on Steering column
    • 0.35% fail on Steering play
      • 0.35% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.35% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 4.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.5% fail on Prescribed areas (150% worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Condition
  • 2.4% fail on Tyres
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.35% fail on Tread depth
  • 2.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.35% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.35% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.35% fail on Condition

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