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MOT reliability

Talbot Murena

10 vehicles · 73 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate

Based on 10 Talbot Murena vehicles and 73 completed MOT tests, the Talbot Murena has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 147,870 miles.

10
Vehicles
73
MOT tests
1,812
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Talbot Murena problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Talbot Murena MOT tests:

  • Other93%
  • Brakes18%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%
  • Lamps & electrical2%
  • Steering1%

Talbot Murena pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
71100%
8250%
9250%
101100%
121100%
141100%
171100%
18250%

Fuel types: Petrol (10)

Most common Talbot Murena MOT faults

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

  1. Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (5 times)
  2. Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (5 times)
  3. Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4 times)
  4. Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (3 times)
  5. Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d) (2 times)
  6. Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (2 times)
  7. Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (2 times)
  8. Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b) (2 times)
  9. Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
  10. Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
  11. Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d) (2 times)
  12. Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing (2 times)
  13. Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b) (2 times)
  14. Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a) (2 times)
  15. smell of petrol - no leaks found - recommend further investigation (2 times)

Talbot Murena pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2000 1 8 75% 107,054
1989 1 13 62% 164,665
1983 3 29 93% 162,112
1982 2 7 71% 100,213
1981 3 16 75% 173,406

Talbot Murena reliability FAQ

Across 10 Talbot Murena vehicles in our MOT data, 79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about 1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Talbot Murena MOT issues are: Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8); Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8); Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c).

The typical Talbot Murena in our data has covered around 147,870 miles.

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