1992 · 32 years old at test · Diesel mostly

1992 Talbot Express MOT pass rate and common faults

961 MOT tests in 2024. 52.2% passed first time, compared with 68.8% for all cars the same age.

76Well below average
Passed first time52.2%
Failed or needed repairs47.8%
Typical mileage at test77,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 961 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 strength4.9%
  3. Individual direction indicators: not working4.5%
  4. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.4%
  5. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements4.4%
  6. Headlamp: not working on main beam4.3%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.0%
  8. Position lamp: not working3.9%
  9. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.7%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics64.1%
  2. Brakes35.4%
  3. Body & chassis28.8%
  4. Suspension12.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks7.0%
  7. Steering5.0%
  8. Tyres3.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded19.4%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.6%
  3. Wheel bearings: has excessive play17.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.2%

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 1992 Talbot Express?

In 2024, 52.2% of 1992 Talbot Express cars passed their MOT first time, across 961 tests. The average for all 32-year-old cars was 68.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1992 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; individual direction indicators: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1992 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).