MOT reliability
Talbot Auto sleeper
7 vehicles · 121 completed MOT tests analysed
62%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Talbot Auto sleeper vehicles and 121 completed MOT tests, the Talbot Auto sleeper has an overall 62% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 84,999 miles.
7
Vehicles
121
MOT tests
1,218
Avg miles / year
2.9
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Talbot Auto sleeper problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Talbot Auto sleeper MOT tests:
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Other78%
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Brakes11%
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Steering8%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Body & structure3%
Talbot Auto sleeper pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 5 | 60% |
| 18 | 7 | 57% |
| 19 | 6 | 67% |
| 20 | 10 | 60% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4), Diesel (3)
Most common Talbot Auto sleeper MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Talbot Auto sleeper MOT tests:
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (10 times)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (4 times)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (4 times)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) (4 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (4 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4 times)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (3 times)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) (3 times)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (3 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (3 times)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) (3 times)
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) (3 times)
Talbot Auto sleeper pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 23 | 78% | 104,704 |
| 1990 | 1 | 16 | 62% | 71,057 |
| 1987 | 4 | 51 | 57% | 80,164 |
Talbot Auto sleeper reliability FAQ
Across 7 Talbot Auto sleeper vehicles in our MOT data,
62% pass the MOT (a 38% failure rate), with about
2.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Talbot Auto sleeper MOT issues are:
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2); Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f); Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a).
The typical Talbot Auto sleeper in our data has covered around
84,999 miles.
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