MOT reliability

Talbot Rv

Q: Is the Talbot Rv reliable?

Across 2 Talbot Rv vehicles in our MOT data, 67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about 3.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

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

The typical Talbot Rv in our data has covered around 74,936 miles.

2 vehicles · 43 completed MOT tests analysed

67%

MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Talbot Rv vehicles and 43 completed MOT tests, the Talbot Rv has an overall 67% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 74,936 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

2,100

Avg miles / year

3.6

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Talbot Rv problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Talbot Rv MOT tests:

Other50%
Brakes18%
Steering9%
Body & structure9%
Seatbelts & equipment7%
Lamps & electrical7%
Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
Emissions & nuisance3%

Talbot Rv pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
12	2	50%
13	3	67%
14	3	67%
15	4	50%
16	2	100%
17	2	100%
18	3	67%
19	2	50%
20	1	100%

Fuel types: Diesel (2)

Most common Talbot Rv MOT faults

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (6 times)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (4 times)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (4 times)
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i)) (4 times)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) (3 times)
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (3 times)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (3 times)
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) (3 times)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) (3 times)
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (3 times)
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (3 times)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) (2 times)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (2 times)

Talbot Rv pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
1994	2	43	67%	74,936

Talbot Rv reliability FAQ

Across 2 Talbot Rv vehicles in our MOT data, 67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about 3.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Talbot Rv MOT issues are: Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)); Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2); Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)).

The typical Talbot Rv in our data has covered around 74,936 miles.

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