MOT reliability
Talbot Merlin
10 vehicles · 117 completed MOT tests analysed
66%
MOT pass rate
Based on 10 Talbot Merlin vehicles and 117 completed MOT tests, the Talbot Merlin has an overall 66% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 75,569 miles.
10
Vehicles
117
MOT tests
791
Avg miles / year
2.9
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Talbot Merlin problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Talbot Merlin MOT tests:
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Other94%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Steering5%
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Body & structure5%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
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Brakes3%
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Visibility1%
Talbot Merlin pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 4 | 50% |
| 20 | 9 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (9), Diesel (1)
Most common Talbot Merlin MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Talbot Merlin MOT tests:
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) (7 times)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) (6 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (5 times)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a) (5 times)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (5 times)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4 times)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (3 times)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (3 times)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) (3 times)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (3 times)
- Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (3 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (3 times)
Talbot Merlin pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 1 | 12 | 92% | 43,237 |
| 1987 | 2 | 31 | 58% | 58,380 |
| 1986 | 5 | 69 | 65% | 82,981 |
| 1985 | 2 | 5 | 60% | 90,398 |
Talbot Merlin reliability FAQ
Across 10 Talbot Merlin vehicles in our MOT data,
66% pass the MOT (a 34% failure rate), with about
2.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Talbot Merlin MOT issues are:
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2); Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Talbot Merlin in our data has covered around
75,569 miles.
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