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MOT reliability

Talbot Dreamliner

2 vehicles · 37 completed MOT tests analysed
68%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Talbot Dreamliner vehicles and 37 completed MOT tests, the Talbot Dreamliner has an overall 68% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 76,668 miles.

2
Vehicles
37
MOT tests
938
Avg miles / year
4.2
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Talbot Dreamliner problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Talbot Dreamliner MOT tests:

  • Other83%
  • Seatbelts & equipment6%
  • Brakes5%
  • Lamps & electrical4%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%
  • Steering3%
  • Visibility1%

Talbot Dreamliner pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Talbot Dreamliner MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Talbot Dreamliner MOT tests:

  1. Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (7 times)
  2. Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) (4 times)
  3. Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (4 times)
  4. Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (3 times)
  5. Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (3 times)
  6. Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
  7. Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b) (2 times)
  8. Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
  9. Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
  10. Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
  11. Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b) (2 times)
  12. Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (2 times)
  13. Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)
  14. Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) (2 times)
  15. Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)

Talbot Dreamliner pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1986 1 26 65% 55,468
1985 1 11 73% 97,868

Talbot Dreamliner reliability FAQ

Across 2 Talbot Dreamliner vehicles in our MOT data, 68% pass the MOT (a 32% failure rate), with about 4.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Talbot Dreamliner MOT issues are: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a); Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2).

The typical Talbot Dreamliner in our data has covered around 76,668 miles.

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