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Talbot reliability and common MOT problems by model

Talbot shows a 31.5% combined MOT failure rate across 5,738 tests in MOTIntel data. Express has one of the lower high-confidence rates at 31.5%. Express deserves extra checking at 31.5%.

Statistics are built from DVSA MOT tests carried out in calendar year 2023, plus official recall records and MOT fault wording data. Report index generated 2026-05-09.

Most reliable Talbot models in MOT data

#	Model	MOT failure rate	Tests	Vehicles
1	Talbot Express	31.5%	5,738 tests	3,984 vehicles

Talbot models with the highest MOT failure rates

#	Model	MOT failure rate	Tests	Vehicles
1	Talbot Express	31.5%	5,738 tests	3,984 vehicles

Common Talbot MOT problem areas

#	Problem area	MOT notes	Models affected	What to check	High-rate examples
1	Corrosion and structure	5,553 MOT notes	1 models	Inspect sills, subframes, suspension mounts, brake pipes, and previous welding or rust repairs.	Talbot Express
2	Emissions, engine, and exhaust	1,725 MOT notes	1 models	Check cold starts, exhaust smoke, warning lights, service history, and recent emissions repairs.	Talbot Express
3	Suspension and steering	1,683 MOT notes	1 models	Listen for knocks, check uneven tyre wear, and ask whether worn joints or bushes have been replaced.	Talbot Express
4	Lights and electrical	1,202 MOT notes	1 models	Test every exterior light, warning lamp, horn, washer, and basic electrical function before buying.	Talbot Express
5	Windscreen, wipers, and mirrors	579 MOT notes	1 models	Check the windscreen, wipers, washers, mirrors, chips, cracks, and whether the driver's view is clear.	Talbot Express
6	Tyres and wheels	148 MOT notes	1 models	Look for matching tyres, legal tread, sidewall damage, wheel damage, and uneven wear.	Talbot Express

All Talbot model reports

Model	MOT tests	Vehicles	Failure rate
Express	5,738	3,984	31.5%

Models with limited data (fewer than 20,000 tests or 10,000 vehicles) have full reports but are not indexed in search engines until the evidence threshold is met.