1994 · 30 years old at test · Diesel mostly

1994 Talbot Express MOT pass rate and common faults

667 MOT tests in 2024. 53.8% passed first time, compared with 67.5% for all cars the same age.

80Well below average
Passed first time53.8%
Failed or needed repairs46.2%
Typical mileage at test75,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 667 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.8%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength8.7%
  3. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.8%
  4. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.2%
  5. Position lamp: not working4.2%
  6. Washers: not working4.2%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.0%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.0%
  9. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.9%
  10. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements3.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics58.8%
  2. Brakes34.5%
  3. Body & chassis31.5%
  4. Suspension20.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks8.4%
  7. Seat belts & airbags4.5%
  8. Steering4.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Wheel bearings: has excessive play19.0%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded18.4%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1994 Talbot Express?

In 2024, 53.8% of 1994 Talbot Express cars passed their MOT first time, across 667 tests. The average for all 30-year-old cars was 67.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1994 Talbot Express?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1994 Talbot Express reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 80, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).