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MOT reliability

Talbot Express 1000

6 vehicles · 44 completed MOT tests analysed
59%
MOT pass rate

Based on 6 Talbot Express 1000 vehicles and 44 completed MOT tests, the Talbot Express 1000 has an overall 59% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 114,956 miles.

6
Vehicles
44
MOT tests
3,241
Avg miles / year
4.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Talbot Express 1000 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Talbot Express 1000 MOT tests:

  • Other92%
  • Brakes8%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
  • Seatbelts & equipment4%
  • Emissions & nuisance4%
  • Lamps & electrical3%
  • Body & structure1%
  • Steering1%

Talbot Express 1000 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
12250%
13250%
14333%
15250%
16540%
17757%
18757%
19450%
201100%

Fuel types: Diesel (3), Petrol (3)

Most common Talbot Express 1000 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Talbot Express 1000 MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (6 times)
  2. Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (5 times)
  3. Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (4 times)
  4. Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (4 times)
  5. Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (3 times)
  6. Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) (3 times)
  7. Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) (3 times)
  8. Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (2 times)
  9. Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (2 times)
  10. Battery insecure (2 times)
  11. Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
  12. Temporary fuel cap fitted (2 times)
  13. Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2) (2 times)
  14. Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)
  15. offside rear tyre perishing (2 times)

Talbot Express 1000 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1994 1 7 43% 115,384
1991 1 3 33% 115,321
1990 2 21 62% 88,439
1989 2 13 69% 141,078

Talbot Express 1000 reliability FAQ

Across 6 Talbot Express 1000 vehicles in our MOT data, 59% pass the MOT (a 41% failure rate), with about 4.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Talbot Express 1000 MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3); Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3); Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3).

The typical Talbot Express 1000 in our data has covered around 114,956 miles.

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