MOT reliability

Talbot Matra

Q: Is the Talbot Matra reliable?

Across 45 Talbot Matra vehicles in our MOT data, 71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about 1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Talbot Matra?

The typical Talbot Matra in our data has covered around 108,508 miles.

45 vehicles · 389 completed MOT tests analysed

71%

MOT pass rate

Based on 45 Talbot Matra vehicles and 389 completed MOT tests, the Talbot Matra has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 108,508 miles.

Vehicles

389

MOT tests

1,355

Avg miles / year

1.9

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Talbot Matra problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Talbot Matra MOT tests:

Other79%
Brakes11%
Emissions & nuisance8%
Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
Steering4%
Lamps & electrical3%
Seatbelts & equipment3%
Body & structure2%

Talbot Matra pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	1	100%
2	4	50%
3	1	100%
4	3	67%
6	1	100%
7	3	67%
8	2	100%
9	1	100%
10	4	75%
11	2	100%
12	3	67%
13	2	100%
14	3	67%
15	2	100%
16	2	100%
17	2	100%
18	1	100%
19	2	50%
20	4	50%

Fuel types: Petrol (45)

Most common Talbot Matra MOT faults

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (19 times)
Oil leak (17 times)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (12 times)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (11 times)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (9 times)
Battery insecure (8 times)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (8 times)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b) (8 times)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b) (7 times)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) (7 times)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (7 times)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (6 times)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) (6 times)
Coolant leak (6 times)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (5 times)

Talbot Matra pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2014	2	8	88%	122,973
2004	1	25	64%	6,482
2000	1	12	100%	64,426
1985	2	25	72%	68,977
1984	4	63	76%	146,877
1983	15	103	70%	107,132
1982	13	90	66%	105,698
1981	5	48	69%	143,663
1980	1	6	67%	52,392
1971	1	9	67%	88,803

Talbot Matra reliability FAQ

Across 45 Talbot Matra vehicles in our MOT data, 71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about 1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Talbot Matra MOT issues are: Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a); Oil leak; Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)).

The typical Talbot Matra in our data has covered around 108,508 miles.

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