MOT reliability
Talbot Pilote
9 vehicles · 132 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate
Based on 9 Talbot Pilote vehicles and 132 completed MOT tests, the Talbot Pilote has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 79,861 miles.
9
Vehicles
132
MOT tests
1,225
Avg miles / year
2.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Talbot Pilote problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Talbot Pilote MOT tests:
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Other72%
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Brakes13%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
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Steering5%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Body & structure3%
Talbot Pilote pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 100% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 5 | 80% |
| 17 | 4 | 75% |
| 18 | 6 | 83% |
| 19 | 9 | 89% |
| 20 | 10 | 80% |
Fuel types: Diesel (5), Petrol (4)
Most common Talbot Pilote MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Talbot Pilote MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (7 times)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (7 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2) (5 times)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (5 times)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b) (4 times)
- Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2) (4 times)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) (4 times)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (4 times)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (3 times)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (3 times)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (3 times)
Talbot Pilote pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 21 | 90% | 38,721 |
| 1993 | 1 | 25 | 68% | 104,487 |
| 1992 | 1 | 18 | 72% | 63,129 |
| 1990 | 1 | 18 | 72% | 133,438 |
| 1988 | 2 | 27 | 67% | 74,536 |
| 1987 | 2 | 18 | 61% | 70,070 |
| 1986 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 89,766 |
Talbot Pilote reliability FAQ
Across 9 Talbot Pilote vehicles in our MOT data,
72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about
2.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Talbot Pilote MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2); Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)); Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2).
The typical Talbot Pilote in our data has covered around
79,861 miles.
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