1991 · 33 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1991 Talbot Express MOT pass rate and common faults

902 MOT tests in 2024. 53.7% passed first time, compared with 71.1% for all cars the same age.

76Well below average
Passed first time53.7%
Failed or needed repairs46.3%
Typical mileage at test80,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 902 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt9.8%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.9%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.4%
  4. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam5.0%
  5. Headlamp: not working on main beam4.9%
  6. Individual direction indicators: not working4.5%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.5%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.5%
  9. Service brake imbalance: across an axle4.3%
  10. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics71.1%
  2. Brakes35.0%
  3. Body & chassis34.7%
  4. Suspension16.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks8.0%
  7. Steering5.2%
  8. Tyres3.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Wheel bearings: has excessive play22.8%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded19.1%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.4%
  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 structure9.1%

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 1991 Talbot Express?

In 2024, 53.7% of 1991 Talbot Express cars passed their MOT first time, across 902 tests. The average for all 33-year-old cars was 71.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1991 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; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1991 Talbot Express reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 76, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).