Talbot Express MOT pass rate
59.7% of 11,636 Talbot Express MOT tests pass.
The Express's pass rate of 59.7% is in line with the average across all Talbot models, at 60.3%.
The Talbot Express passes 59.7% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 59.7% | 11,635 | 82,943 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the Talbot Express
The most common reason the Talbot Express fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 133.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 133.1% | Not working |
| Brakes | 66.8% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Body, chassis, structure | 64.9% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Suspension | 46.3% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Visibility | 23.6% | Not working |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 11.6% | Unable to be completed |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 9.7% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Steering | 8.9% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Tyres | 7.0% | Has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.1% | Inscription illegible |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the Talbot Express?
- 59.7% of Talbot Express MOT tests pass, based on 11,636 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the Talbot Express?
- The most common reason the Talbot Express fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 133.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the Talbot Express's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the Talbot service history guide for how to check and keep one.