Talbot Express MOT Results

Registered in 1993
54.1% pass rate
from 1,138 tests in 2021
(32% worse than other 1993 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 1993 cars and highlighted areas where the Talbot Express is unusually good or bad.

  • 25% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (75% worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 8.3% fail on Headlamps (160% worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 8.3% fail on Headlamp (170% worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Dipswitch
    • 6.3% fail on Direction indicators (91% worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Flashing type (91% worse than other 1993 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Individual direction indicators (84% worse than other 1993 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Side repeaters (110% worse than other 1993 cars)
        • 0.70% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.088% fail on Switch
    • 6.0% fail on Headlamp aim (56% worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (3 times worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (2 times worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Electrical equipment (130% worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Battery(ies) (170% worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Horn
      • 0.62% fail on Electrical wiring (3 times worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.97% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (2 times worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (2 times worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Main beam tell-tale (3 times worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.53% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.088% fail on Switch
    • 0.35% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.35% fail on Switch
    • 0.18% fail on Outline marker lamps (15 times worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Outline marker lamp (15 times worse than other 1993 cars)
  • 18% fail on Brakes (61% worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 12% fail on Brake performance (61% worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 1993 cars)
        • 6.3% fail on Rbt (120% worse than other 1993 cars)
          • 5.7% fail on Service brake performance (130% worse than other 1993 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.18% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 5.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (81% worse than other 1993 cars)
        • 5.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (83% worse than other 1993 cars)
          • 3.5% fail on Service brake imbalance (88% worse than other 1993 cars)
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.18% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 2.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.70% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.70% fail on Rbt
          • 0.53% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.18% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.26% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (150% worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Load sensing valves (6 times worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.53% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.53% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.26% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.088% fail on Cable
        • 0.088% fail on Linkage
        • 0.088% fail on Clevis joint
      • 0.18% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.18% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.62% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.44% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.26% fail on Pedal
      • 0.18% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.35% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.18% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.088% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.088% fail on Valves
    • 0.26% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.18% fail on Servos
      • 0.088% fail on Leaks
    • 0.26% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.26% fail on Lever
    • 0.26% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.26% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.18% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (5 times worse than other 1993 cars)
        • 0.088% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
    • 0.18% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 17% fail on Body, chassis, structure (72% worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 6.5% fail on Exhaust system (96% worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Transmission (140% worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Drive shafts (180% worse than other 1993 cars)
        • 6.1% fail on Joints (180% worse than other 1993 cars)
        • 0.088% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.088% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.088% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.088% fail on Joints
    • 2.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.5% fail on Doors (150% worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Driver's door (3 times worse than other 1993 cars)
        • 0.88% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Front passenger's door (2 times worse than other 1993 cars)
        • 0.79% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Chassis
      • 1.2% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.97% fail on Bumpers (3 times worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Body
      • 0.44% fail on Panel
      • 0.35% fail on Other body component
      • 0.088% fail on Body condition
    • 0.79% fail on Seats
      • 0.62% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.44% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.62% fail on Engine mounting (4 times worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Engine mounting condition (3 times worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Bracket (8 times worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.18% fail on Hose
      • 0.18% fail on Pipe
      • 0.088% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.088% fail on System
    • 0.35% fail on Cabs
      • 0.35% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.18% fail on Towbar
      • 0.18% fail on Other towbar components (5 times worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Towbar condition
    • 0.088% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.088% fail on Spare wheel condition
  • 11% fail on Suspension
    • 6.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (46% worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.2% fail on Springs
      • 0.70% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Leaf springs (5 times worse than other 1993 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Shackle pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 1993 cars)
        • 0.088% fail on Leaf spring
        • 0.088% fail on Anchor pins and bushes
        • 0.088% fail on Shackle bracket
      • 0.18% fail on Coil springs (79% better than other 1993 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.1% fail on Suspension arms (56% better than other 1993 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.44% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.088% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.088% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.44% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.18% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.088% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.088% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.088% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.088% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.088% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.088% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 9.1% fail on Visibility
    • 5.9% fail on Wipers (66% worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.18% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.088% fail on View to rear
      • 0.088% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (37% better than other 1993 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (42% better than other 1993 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Spark ignition (42% better than other 1993 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Non catalyst emissions (150% worse than other 1993 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Catalyst emissions (75% better than other 1993 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.35% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.35% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.88% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.70% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.18% fail on Other leaks
  • 3.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.5% fail on Prescribed areas (62% worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Condition
  • 3.3% fail on Steering
    • 1.8% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.8% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.088% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.1% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.97% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.088% fail on Operation
    • 0.35% fail on Power steering
      • 0.26% fail on Operation
      • 0.088% fail on Other components
    • 0.088% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.088% fail on Steering column
    • 0.088% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.088% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.088% fail on Steering play
      • 0.088% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.4% fail on Tyres
    • 0.88% fail on Condition
    • 0.53% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.70% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.70% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.26% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.26% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.26% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.18% fail on Attachment
    • 0.088% fail on Condition
  • 0.088% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.088% fail on Steps and stairs
      • 0.088% fail on Steps

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