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MOT reliability

Talbot Hunter

2 vehicles · 21 completed MOT tests analysed
67%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Talbot Hunter vehicles and 21 completed MOT tests, the Talbot Hunter has an overall 67% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 94,472 miles.

2
Vehicles
21
MOT tests
214
Avg miles / year
2.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Talbot Hunter problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Talbot Hunter MOT tests:

  • Other123%
  • Seatbelts & equipment12%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%
  • Steering2%
  • Brakes2%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Talbot Hunter MOT faults

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

  1. Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e) (5 times)
  2. engine oil leaks (5 times)
  3. Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (4 times)
  4. Nearside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2) (4 times)
  5. Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2) (4 times)
  6. gearbox oil leaks (4 times)
  7. Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (3 times)
  8. Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (2 times)
  9. engine oil leak (2 times)
  10. gearbox oil leak (2 times)
  11. Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
  12. Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
  13. propshaft centre bearing worn (2 times)
  14. steering box oil leaks (2 times)
  15. Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) (1 times)

Talbot Hunter pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1969 1 7 71% 90,325
1967 1 14 64% 98,620

Talbot Hunter reliability FAQ

Across 2 Talbot Hunter vehicles in our MOT data, 67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about 2.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Talbot Hunter MOT issues are: Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e); engine oil leaks; Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2).

The typical Talbot Hunter in our data has covered around 94,472 miles.

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