MOT History from tests of diesel TALBOT EXPRESSs year 1992

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Pass percent:53.10%

(The average a diesel TALBOT EXPRESS year 1992 passes without issue)

Based on:13,085 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	1224
Brake pipe excessively corroded	1192
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	849
Registration plate lamp issues	763
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	430
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	422
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	371
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	344
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	332
Rear brake binding	288
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	250
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	219
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	195
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	188
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	179
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	178
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	178
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	170
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	151
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	150
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	149
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	148
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	128
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	125
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	124
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	124
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	119
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	115
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	112
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	111
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	109
Registration plate issues	109
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	108
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	108
Rear brake application uneven	107
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	103
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	100
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	99
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	96
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	91
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	88
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	88
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	82
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	70
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	68
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	67
Windscreen washer not working	67
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	65
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	64
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	64
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	62
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	62
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	62
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	61
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	59
Front brake application uneven	58
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	56
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	55
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	55
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	54
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	52
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	52
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	50
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	50
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	49
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	48
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	48
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	48
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	47
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	47
Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	47
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	44
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	44
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	44
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	44
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	44
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	43
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	43
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	41
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	41
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	40
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	40
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	39
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	39
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	39
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	38
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	38
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	38
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	37
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	37
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	37
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	36
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	36
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))	36
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	35
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	35
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	35
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	34
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	34
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	34
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	34
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	34
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	34
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	33
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	33
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	33
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	33
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	32
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	32
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	32
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	32
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	32
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	32
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	31
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	31
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	31
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	31
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	31
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	31
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	31
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	31
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	30
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	30
Windscreen has damage	29
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	29
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	29
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	29
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	29
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	29
Front brake excessively fluctuating	28
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	28
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	28
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	28
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	28
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	27
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	27
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	27
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	27
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	27
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	26
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	26
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	26
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	26
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	26
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	25
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	25
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	25
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	25
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	25
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	25
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	25
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	25
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	25
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	24
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	24
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	23
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	23
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	23
Brake hose damaged	23
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	23
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	23
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	23
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	23
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	22
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	21
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	21
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	21
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	21
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	21
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	21
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	21
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	20
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))	20
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	20
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	20
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	20
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	20
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	20
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	20
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	20
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	20
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	19
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	19
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	19
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	19
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	19
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	19
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	19
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	19

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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MOT History from tests of diesel TALBOT EXPRESSs year 1992

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