MOT reliability
Talbot Express 1500d
1 vehicles · 29 completed MOT tests analysed
45%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1 Talbot Express 1500d vehicles and 29 completed MOT tests, the Talbot Express 1500d has an overall 45% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 59,048 miles.
1
Vehicles
29
MOT tests
604
Avg miles / year
8.2
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Talbot Express 1500d problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Talbot Express 1500d MOT tests:
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Other47%
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Brakes18%
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Lamps & electrical18%
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Steering6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Body & structure4%
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Visibility2%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Talbot Express 1500d pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (1)
Most common Talbot Express 1500d MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Talbot Express 1500d MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (8 times)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (8 times)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (6 times)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) (3 times)
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5) (2 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5) (2 times)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
- Oil leak (2 times)
- Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing (2 times)
Talbot Express 1500d pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 29 | 45% | 59,048 |
Talbot Express 1500d reliability FAQ
Across 1 Talbot Express 1500d vehicles in our MOT data,
45% pass the MOT (a 55% failure rate), with about
8.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Talbot Express 1500d MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c); Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c); Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i).
The typical Talbot Express 1500d in our data has covered around
59,048 miles.
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