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MOT reliability

Talbot Matra murena

4 vehicles · 22 completed MOT tests analysed
73%
MOT pass rate

Based on 4 Talbot Matra murena vehicles and 22 completed MOT tests, the Talbot Matra murena has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 122,636 miles.

4
Vehicles
22
MOT tests
689
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Talbot Matra murena problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Talbot Matra murena MOT tests:

  • Brakes46%
  • Other40%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension14%
  • Body & structure6%
  • Lamps & electrical3%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%

Talbot Matra murena pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (4)

Most common Talbot Matra murena MOT faults

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

  1. Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (2 times)
  2. Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
  3. Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
  4. offside rear tyre cracking slighty (2 times)
  5. Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (1 times)
  6. Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) (1 times)
  7. Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) (1 times)
  9. Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) (1 times)
  10. Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c)) (1 times)
  11. Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) (1 times)
  12. Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) (1 times)
  15. Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (1 times)

Talbot Matra murena pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1984 1 5 80% 222,340
1982 2 12 75% 132,603
1981 1 5 60% 2,999

Talbot Matra murena reliability FAQ

Across 4 Talbot Matra murena vehicles in our MOT data, 73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about 1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Talbot Matra murena MOT issues are: Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8); Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f); Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f).

The typical Talbot Matra murena in our data has covered around 122,636 miles.

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