Talbot Express# MOT data by year
The Talbot Express# appears in 27,791 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 1983–2016. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, body, structure & corrosion and brakes, and its overall pass rate is 67.7%.
27,791
MOT tests analysed
67.7%
Pass rate
32.3%
Fail rate
1983–2016
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 345 | 66.7% | 33.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1988 | 1,070 | 66.7% | 33.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1991 | 4,713 | 67.3% | 32.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1994 | 3,618 | 67.4% | 32.6% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 25.0% | 6,947 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 16.0% | 4,433 |
| 3 | Brakes | 15.0% | 4,163 |
| 4 | Suspension | 10.5% | 2,907 |
| 5 | Visibility | 8.6% | 2,404 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.5% | 1,248 |
| 7 | Steering | 3.3% | 927 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 3.0% | 824 |
Methodology & source. Based on 27,791 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.