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Talbot Express MOT Results

Registered in 1994
53.3% pass rate
from 807 tests in 2021
(37% worse than other 1994 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 1994 cars and highlighted areas where the Talbot Express is unusually good or bad.

  • 28% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (97% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 9.0% fail on Headlamps (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 9.0% fail on Headlamp (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Dipswitch
    • 7.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 7.7% fail on Headlamp aim (110% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 6.8% fail on Headlamp aim (94% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Direction indicators (130% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 6.7% fail on Flashing type (130% worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Side repeaters (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.50% fail on All direction indicators
    • 4.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (63% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (63% worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (64% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.7% fail on Electrical equipment (160% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Battery(ies) (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Horn
      • 0.37% fail on Trailer electrical socket (10 times worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.74% fail on Position lamps (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Position lamp (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Switch
    • 0.25% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.25% fail on Switch
    • 0.12% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Outline marker lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 19% fail on Body, chassis, structure (94% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 9.3% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 9.2% fail on Drive shafts (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 9.2% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.12% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.12% fail on Joints
    • 5.9% fail on Exhaust system (110% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 2.1% fail on Chassis
      • 2.1% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.7% fail on Doors (150% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Front passenger's door (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.99% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Driver's door (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Body (200% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Panel (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Other body component (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.62% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.12% fail on Hose
      • 0.12% fail on Pipe
    • 0.74% fail on Bumpers (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Engine mounting (4 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Engine mounting condition (6 times worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Floor
    • 0.12% fail on Seats
      • 0.12% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.12% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 17% fail on Brakes (59% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 12% fail on Brake performance (76% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Service brake performance (160% worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 6.4% fail on Rbt (170% worse than other 1994 cars)
          • 5.7% fail on Service brake performance (180% worse than other 1994 cars)
          • 0.99% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 6.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (77% worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 6.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (86% worse than other 1994 cars)
          • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 1994 cars)
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (110% worse than other 1994 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.25% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake performance not tested (150% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (100% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.12% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.74% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.74% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.25% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.25% fail on Cable
    • 1.9% fail on Load sensing valves (8 times worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 0.99% fail on Hydraulic systems (180% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Brake fluid (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.12% fail on Valves
    • 0.87% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.74% fail on Pedal
      • 0.12% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.50% fail on Air and vacuum systems (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Leaks (24 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Operation
      • 0.12% fail on Servos
    • 0.50% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.50% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.50% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (16 times worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.37% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.37% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.12% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.12% fail on Lever
  • 15% fail on Suspension (36% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 8.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (99% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Springs (160% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.74% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.25% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.12% fail on Shackle bracket
        • 0.12% fail on Shackle pins and bushes
    • 2.4% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 2.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.25% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.25% fail on Pins and bushes (79% better than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.50% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.37% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.25% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.25% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.12% fail on Axles
      • 0.12% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.12% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 10% fail on Visibility (52% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Wipers (92% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Washers
    • 0.25% fail on View to rear
      • 0.25% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (33% better than other 1994 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (35% better than other 1994 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Spark ignition (44% better than other 1994 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 1.2% fail on Non catalyst emissions (140% worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.87% fail on Catalyst emissions (80% better than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.62% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.12% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.62% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.50% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Other leaks
  • 4.5% fail on Steering
    • 3.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.1% fail on Track rod end (110% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.99% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.99% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.25% fail on Power steering
      • 0.25% fail on Operation
    • 0.12% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.12% fail on Steering column
  • 4.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.8% fail on Prescribed areas (76% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Condition
  • 2.6% fail on Tyres
    • 2.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.62% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.87% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.87% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.12% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.12% fail on Attachment

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