Talbot Express#: visibility MOT failures
Visibility was a recorded failure area in 8.6% of Talbot Express# MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 1986, 1988 cars.
Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair cost: £15–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Visibility failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 345 | 13.0% |
| 1988 | 1,070 | 10.6% |
| 1991 | 4,713 | 8.3% |
| 1994 | 3,618 | 8.3% |
Methodology & source. 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.