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:
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Other92%
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Brakes8%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Body & structure1%
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Steering1%
Talbot Express 1000 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 3 | 33% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 5 | 40% |
| 17 | 7 | 57% |
| 18 | 7 | 57% |
| 19 | 4 | 50% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
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:
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (6 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (5 times)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (3 times)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) (3 times)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) (3 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (2 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (2 times)
- Battery insecure (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Temporary fuel cap fitted (2 times)
- Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)
- offside rear tyre perishing (2 times)
Talbot Express 1000 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg 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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