Talbot MOT Check
Our Talbot MOT data covers 5,831 tests across 1 model. Overall, 53% of Talbots passed first time, well below the 71% average for all cars.
The Talbot Express averaged 82,044 miles at its MOT.
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- MOT tests analysed
- 5,831
- First-time pass rate
- 53%
- All cars: 71%
- Versus all cars
- −18.5 points
- Models covered
- 1
Talbot models compared
First-time MOT pass rates for each Talbot model, highest first. Select a model for its pass rate by year, common faults and ULEZ compliance.
- Talbot Express53% passed · 5,831 tests
The dark marker shows the 71% average for all cars.
| Model | Tests | Pass rate | Most common failure | ULEZ likely compliant | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express | 5,831 | 53% | Lights and electrics | 0% | ULEZ by year |
Why Talbots fail their MOT
Share of Talbot tests with a failure in each area, across all models, compared with all cars.
| Failure area | Talbot | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 31.6% | 11.3% |
| Body and structure | 19.9% | 3.5% |
| Brakes | 18.7% | 6.8% |
| Suspension | 13.0% | 8.9% |
| Visibility | 10.6% | 4.8% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.7% | 3.1% |
Other makes
- Abarth 77%
- Alfa Romeo 68%
- Audi 78%
- Bentley 91%
- BMW 78%
- Chevrolet 54%
- Chrysler 60%
- Citroen 63%
- Dacia 72%
- Daihatsu 63%
- DS 70%
- Fiat 68%
- Ford 68%
- Honda 72%
- Hyundai 74%
- Isuzu 69%
- Jaguar 78%
- Jeep 75%
- Kia 74%
- Land Rover 76%
- LEVC 74%
- Lexus 83%
- Lotus 85%
- Mazda 72%
- Mercedes-Benz 77%
- MG 78%
- MINI 76%
- Mitsubishi 72%
- Nissan 69%
- Peugeot 66%
- Porsche 87%
- Renault 62%
- Rover 64%
- Saab 63%
- SEAT 74%
- Skoda 77%
- Smart 72%
- SsangYong 70%
- Subaru 72%
- Suzuki 73%
- Tesla 83%
- Toyota 74%
- Vauxhall 65%
- Volkswagen 72%
- Volvo 73%
About this data
Based on 5,831 first MOT tests of Talbot cars carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
Answers from 5,831 first MOT tests of Talbot cars.
What is the average MOT pass rate for a Talbot?
53% of Talbots in our data passed at the first attempt, against 71% for all cars.
Which Talbot model has the best MOT pass rate?
The Talbot Express, with 53% passing first time.
Why do Talbots fail their MOT?
The most common failure area was lights and electrics, recorded on 31.6% of Talbot tests.
How do I check a Talbot's MOT history?
Enter the registration in our free MOT check. Talbot models in our data had covered 82,044 miles on average at their MOT, so check how a particular car compares.
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