Talbot Express MOT Results

Registered in 1989
52.2% pass rate
from 758 tests in 2021
(65% worse than other 1989 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 1989 cars and highlighted areas where the Talbot Express is unusually good or bad.

  • 32% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (130% worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 16% fail on Headlamps (3 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 16% fail on Headlamp (3 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Dipswitch
    • 9.2% fail on Headlamp aim (140% worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 7.9% fail on Headlamp aim (120% worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (5 times worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 8.2% fail on Direction indicators (140% worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 8.2% fail on Flashing type (140% worse than other 1989 cars)
        • 5.0% fail on Individual direction indicators (200% worse than other 1989 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Side repeaters
        • 1.1% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.13% fail on Switch
    • 6.1% fail on Electrical equipment (2 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Battery(ies) (4 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Horn
      • 0.26% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 4.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 4.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 4.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 3.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (160% worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.79% fail on Position lamps (2 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Position lamp (2 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Switch
    • 0.40% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.40% fail on Switch
    • 0.26% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.13% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 20% fail on Body, chassis, structure (140% worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 7.4% fail on Exhaust system (190% worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 1989 cars)
        • 6.1% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 1989 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.40% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.40% fail on Joints
    • 2.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure (100% worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (99% worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 2.5% fail on Chassis (110% worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Chassis condition (100% worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 1.7% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.1% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (3 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on System
      • 0.13% fail on Tank
      • 0.13% fail on Hose
      • 0.13% fail on Pipe
    • 1.6% fail on Seats (120% worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.79% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 1.5% fail on Body (3 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Panel (3 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Other body component (3 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Body condition
    • 1.1% fail on Bumpers (5 times worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Spare wheel (11 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Spare wheel condition (15 times worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.26% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.26% fail on Doors
      • 0.13% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
      • 0.13% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
    • 0.26% fail on Cabs
      • 0.26% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.13% fail on Floor
  • 19% fail on Brakes (94% worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 14% fail on Brake performance (100% worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 7.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (130% worse than other 1989 cars)
        • 6.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 1989 cars)
          • 4.2% fail on Service brake performance (200% worse than other 1989 cars)
          • 3.8% fail on Service brake imbalance (89% worse than other 1989 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (15 times worse than other 1989 cars)
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake imbalance (15 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Service brake performance (120% worse than other 1989 cars)
        • 6.2% fail on Rbt (120% worse than other 1989 cars)
          • 5.4% fail on Service brake performance (120% worse than other 1989 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 4.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.13% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.40% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.13% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.13% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.40% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (150% worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Load sensing valves (11 times worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.79% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.79% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.26% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.13% fail on Brake linings
        • 0.13% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.26% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.26% fail on Cable
    • 1.1% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.66% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.26% fail on Valves
      • 0.13% fail on Servos
      • 0.13% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.13% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.53% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.40% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.40% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.26% fail on Pedal
      • 0.13% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.40% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.40% fail on Lever
    • 0.40% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.26% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.13% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
        • 0.13% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
      • 0.13% fail on Other components
    • 0.26% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.26% fail on Servos
  • 13% fail on Suspension (55% worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 9.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (160% worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.8% fail on Springs (160% worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Leaf springs (9 times worse than other 1989 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Leaf spring (11 times worse than other 1989 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Anchor bracket (15 times worse than other 1989 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts
        • 0.13% fail on Shackle pins and bushes
      • 0.26% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.26% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.66% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.40% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.13% fail on Axles
      • 0.13% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 13% fail on Visibility (98% worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 7.9% fail on Wipers (170% worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 6.5% fail on Washers (61% worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Condition of glass (7 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Windscreen (7 times worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.1% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.66% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.40% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 0.53% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.26% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.26% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.40% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.40% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 4.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (120% worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Seat belts (120% worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Prescribed areas (150% worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Condition
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment
  • 3.7% fail on Tyres (110% worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Condition (100% worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.40% fail on Size/type
  • 3.3% fail on Steering
    • 2.6% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.4% fail on Track rod end (100% worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Other components
        • 0.13% fail on Steering component
    • 0.26% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.26% fail on Steering column
    • 0.13% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.13% fail on Power steering
      • 0.13% fail on Operation
  • 0.79% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.66% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.13% fail on Vehicle Identification Number

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