Talbot Non-car Derived Van MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 30 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 63.3%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Talbot Non-car Derived Van MOT Reliability Overview
The Talbot Non-car Derived Van is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 30 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 1 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 36.7% and a failure rate of 63.3%, which is significantly below the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Talbot Non-car Derived Van earns a "Very Poor" reliability rating. The average Talbot Non-car Derived Van presents for MOT with approximately 104,428 miles on the clock. The 1987 manufacture year performs best with a 36.7% pass rate.
The most common MOT failure for the Talbot Non-car Derived Van is Suspension, affecting 60.0% of all tests. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. The second most common issue is Body, chassis, structure at 43.3%. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment rounds out the top three at 30.0%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
Pass Rate by Manufacture Year
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 93.3% | 28 |
| 2 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 80.0% | 24 |
| 3 | Brakes | 60.0% | 18 |
| 4 | Body, Chassis, Structure | 43.3% | 13 |
| 5 | Body, Structure And General Items | 26.7% | 8 |
| 6 | Steering | 13.3% | 4 |
| 7 | Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems | 13.3% | 4 |
| 8 | Non-component Advisories | 10.0% | 3 |
| 9 | Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions | 10.0% | 3 |
| 10 | Tyres | 10.0% | 3 |
| 11 | Driver's View Of The Road | 6.7% | 2 |
| 12 | Noise, Emissions And Leaks | 6.7% | 2 |
| 13 | Items Not Tested | 3.3% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 104,428 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 8.94 | 93.3% | 28 |
| Lamps & Electrical | 7.66 | 80.0% | 24 |
| Body & Structure | 6.70 | 70.0% | 21 |
| Brakes | 5.75 | 60.0% | 18 |
| Steering | 1.28 | 13.3% | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 1.28 | 13.3% | 4 |
| Non-component advisories | 0.96 | 10.0% | 3 |
| Emissions & Exhaust | 0.96 | 10.0% | 3 |
| Tyres | 0.96 | 10.0% | 3 |
| Visibility | 0.64 | 6.7% | 2 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.64 | 6.7% | 2 |
| Items Not Tested | 0.32 | 3.3% | 1 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Talbot Non-car Derived Van has 104,428 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Talbot Non-car Derived Van has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 6.06% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.
About Talbot Non-car Derived Van MOT Data
The Talbot Non-car Derived Van is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 30 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 1 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 36.7% and a failure rate of 63.3%, which is significantly below the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Talbot Non-car Derived Van owners, these results suggest above-average failure risk — thorough pre-MOT checks are recommended. Focus your pre-MOT checks on suspension and body, chassis, structure for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Non-car Derived Van is likely to perform.
Suspension — 60.0% of failures
Suspension issues account for 60.0% of MOT failures on the Talbot Non-car Derived Van. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Body, chassis, structure — 43.3% of failures
Body, chassis, structure issues account for 43.3% of MOT failures on the Talbot Non-car Derived Van. Body and structure failures include excessive corrosion, sharp edges, loose panels, and damage to the vehicle frame. Rust is the primary concern, especially on older vehicles or those exposed to road salt. Typical repair costs: £100–500+. Pre-MOT check: Inspect sills, wheel arches, door bottoms, and the chassis for rust. Surface rust is acceptable but structural corrosion or holes will fail. Check that all doors, bonnet, and boot close securely.
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 30.0% of failures
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 30.0% of MOT failures on the Talbot Non-car Derived Van. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Talbot Non-car Derived Van?
Based on 30 (based on limited data) MOT tests in our database, the Talbot Non-car Derived Van has an overall pass rate of 36.7% (63.3% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Talbot Non-car Derived Van?
The top 3 reasons a Talbot Non-car Derived Van fails its MOT are: 1. Suspension (60.0%), 2. Body, chassis, structure (43.3%), 3. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (30.0%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Talbot Non-car Derived Van reliable?
With a 63.3% MOT failure rate, the Non-car Derived Van is less reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Talbot Non-car Derived Van?
Based on failure data, focus on: Suspension (60.0%); Body, chassis, structure (43.3%); Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (30.0%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.