1993 · 31 years old at test · Diesel mostly

1993 Talbot Express MOT pass rate and common faults

956 MOT tests in 2024. 53.3% passed first time, compared with 67.5% for all cars the same age.

79Well below average
Passed first time53.3%
Failed or needed repairs46.7%
Typical mileage at test77,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 956 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.1%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.1%
  3. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps5.9%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.1%
  5. Position lamp: not working4.9%
  6. Exhaust system: system insecure4.2%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.0%
  8. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.9%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.9%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics66.1%
  2. Brakes29.8%
  3. Body & chassis29.5%
  4. Suspension17.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks7.0%
  7. Steering6.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Wheel bearings: has excessive play20.2%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine20.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.1%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.5%
  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 1993 Talbot Express?

In 2024, 53.3% of 1993 Talbot Express cars passed their MOT first time, across 956 tests. The average for all 31-year-old cars was 67.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1993 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 1993 Talbot Express reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 79, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).