MOT reliability
Talbot Express 1400 4x4 d
88 vehicles · 99 completed MOT tests analysed
65%
MOT pass rate
Based on 88 Talbot Express 1400 4x4 d vehicles and 99 completed MOT tests, the Talbot Express 1400 4x4 d has an overall 65% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 97,188 miles.
88
Vehicles
99
MOT tests
1,980
Avg miles / year
2.9
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Talbot Express 1400 4x4 d problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Talbot Express 1400 4x4 d MOT tests:
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Other86%
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Brakes8%
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Body & structure7%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Steering1%
Talbot Express 1400 4x4 d pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | 4 | 50% |
| 12 | 6 | 83% |
| 13 | 10 | 60% |
| 14 | 8 | 75% |
| 15 | 7 | 71% |
| 16 | 6 | 67% |
| 17 | 8 | 62% |
| 18 | 10 | 60% |
| 19 | 8 | 50% |
| 20 | 5 | 60% |
Fuel types: Diesel (88)
Most common Talbot Express 1400 4x4 d MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Talbot Express 1400 4x4 d MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (7 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (6 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (5 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4 times)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (4 times)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (4 times)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) (4 times)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (4 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (3 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (3 times)
- Battery insecure (3 times)
- Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) (3 times)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (3 times)
Talbot Express 1400 4x4 d pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 3 | 14 | 64% | 88,664 |
| 1993 | 3 | 36 | 67% | 66,595 |
| 1992 | 5 | 15 | 60% | 120,786 |
| 1991 | 2 | 6 | 83% | 95,450 |
| 1990 | 3 | 28 | 61% | 98,135 |
Talbot Express 1400 4x4 d reliability FAQ
Across 88 Talbot Express 1400 4x4 d vehicles in our MOT data,
65% pass the MOT (a 35% failure rate), with about
2.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Talbot Express 1400 4x4 d MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3); Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c).
The typical Talbot Express 1400 4x4 d in our data has covered around
97,188 miles.
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