MOT reliability
Talbot Solara
34 vehicles · 212 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 34 Talbot Solara vehicles and 212 completed MOT tests, the Talbot Solara has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 72,788 miles.
34
Vehicles
212
MOT tests
1,022
Avg miles / year
2.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Talbot Solara problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Talbot Solara MOT tests:
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Other91%
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Brakes8%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Body & structure3%
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Steering3%
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Lamps & electrical3%
Talbot Solara pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | 7 | 71% |
Fuel types: Petrol (34)
Most common Talbot Solara MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Talbot Solara MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (9 times)
- Oil leak (8 times)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (7 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (7 times)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (6 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (6 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (5 times)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (4 times)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (4 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (4 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (4 times)
Talbot Solara pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 3 | 31 | 81% | 95,998 |
| 1985 | 12 | 105 | 73% | 81,470 |
| 1984 | 5 | 23 | 70% | 67,084 |
| 1983 | 5 | 20 | 65% | 75,494 |
| 1982 | 5 | 17 | 82% | 47,415 |
| 1981 | 3 | 8 | 88% | 65,789 |
| 1980 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 61,844 |
Talbot Solara reliability FAQ
Across 34 Talbot Solara vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Talbot Solara MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3); Oil leak; Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c).
The typical Talbot Solara in our data has covered around
72,788 miles.
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