Talbot Common MOT Problems (2026)
Talbot models ranked by MOT fail rate, with typical issues to check for cars of each age and type. Based on 14,294 MOT tests (DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024, retests included).
Average Talbot MOT pass rate: 66%
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66%
Avg pass rate
34%
Avg fail rate
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Talbot Models with the Most MOT Problems
Highest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021)
| # | Model | Fail Rate | Typical Issues (estimate) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Talbot Express 1300 D | 32% | DPF/emissions, Injector wear, Turbo issues | |
| 2 | Talbot Express | 31% | DPF/emissions, Injector wear, Turbo issues |
Most Reliable Talbot Models
Lowest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021). Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger.
| # | Model | Pass Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Talbot Express | 67% | |
| 2 | Talbot Express 1300 D | 66% |
All Talbot Models by Fail Rate
Every Talbot model and year with 300+ MOT tests (cars registered up to 2021), sorted by fail rate (highest first). Fuel type is shown as a guide.
| Model | Year | Pass Rate | Fail Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express 1300 D | 1992 | 64% | 33% | |
| Express | 1993 | 66% | 32% | |
| Express | 1992 | 67% | 32% | |
| Express | 1991 | 67% | 32% | |
| Express 1300 D | 1994 | 68% | 32% | |
| Express 1300 P | 1991 | 66% | 32% | |
| Express | 1994 | 68% | 30% | |
| Express | 1990 | 69% | 30% | |
| Express 1300 D | 1993 | 69% | 30% |
Talbot MOT FAQ
What are the most common MOT problems on Talbot cars?
The most common MOT problems on Talbot cars vary by model and age, but typically include lighting defects, suspension wear, brake wear and tyre condition, which are the most common reasons for failure across all makes in DVSA's published MOT statistics. Older Talbot diesels are more prone to exhaust and emissions failures. Of the Talbot models with at least 1,000 tests, the Talbot Express 1300 D has the highest average fail rate at 32%.
Which Talbot model is the most reliable?
In our data, the Talbot Express has the best MOT record of the Talbot models with at least 1,000 tests: 67% of its 10,747 MOT tests ended in a pass and 31% in a fail. Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare models of a similar age.
What is the average MOT pass rate for Talbot?
The average MOT pass rate for Talbot is 66%, based on 14,294 MOT tests across 6 models (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That means roughly 34% of MOT tests on Talbot cars ended in a fail.
Talbot Model Problem Guides
Typical issues to check, rough repair costs and year-by-year MOT pass rates for each Talbot model
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