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MOT reliability

Talbot Solara s2

50 vehicles · 347 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate

Based on 50 Talbot Solara s2 vehicles and 347 completed MOT tests, the Talbot Solara s2 has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 63,984 miles.

50
Vehicles
347
MOT tests
1,264
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Talbot Solara s2 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Talbot Solara s2 MOT tests:

  • Other122%
  • Emissions & nuisance6%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
  • Seatbelts & equipment5%
  • Steering5%
  • Brakes2%
  • Body & structure1%
  • Visibility1%

Talbot Solara s2 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
201275%

Fuel types: Petrol (50)

Most common Talbot Solara s2 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Talbot Solara s2 MOT tests:

  1. Oil leak (17 times)
  2. Non obligatory mirror damaged (11 times)
  3. Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (9 times)
  4. Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) (9 times)
  5. Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (9 times)
  6. Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (8 times)
  7. Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (7 times)
  8. Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (7 times)
  9. Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) (7 times)
  10. Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) (7 times)
  11. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (6 times)
  12. Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) (5 times)
  13. Battery insecure (5 times)
  14. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (5 times)
  15. Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) (5 times)

Talbot Solara s2 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1986 3 23 70% 84,871
1985 24 174 75% 63,470
1984 9 66 79% 63,408
1983 10 55 89% 65,127
1982 4 29 69% 49,840

Talbot Solara s2 reliability FAQ

Across 50 Talbot Solara s2 vehicles in our MOT data, 77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about 1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Talbot Solara s2 MOT issues are: Oil leak; Non obligatory mirror damaged; Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3).

The typical Talbot Solara s2 in our data has covered around 63,984 miles.

Compare the Talbot Solara s2

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