8 Model Years Analyzed
Talbot Rapier
MOT Pass Rate & Statistics
Average pass rate across all model years (1958-1974), based on 9 DVSA recorded tests.
88.9%
Average Pass Rate
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Model Years
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Tests Analyzed
Most Tested Year
1969 Talbot Rapier MOT Pass Rate & Common Failures
Pass Rate by Year
Most Common Failures Across All Years
- 1Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value
- 2Brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle.
- 3Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- 4The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
- 5A wheel bearing with excessive play
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average MOT pass rate for a Talbot Rapier?
The Talbot Rapier has an average 88.9% MOT pass rate across model years 1958 to 1974, based on DVSA test data.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Talbot Rapier?
The most common MOT failure reasons for the Talbot Rapier across all years are: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value, brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle., wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. These are typical wear items that can often be checked and addressed before your test.
Which Talbot Rapier year has the best MOT pass rate?
MOT pass rates vary by year - newer models typically have higher pass rates. Check our year-by-year breakdown above to compare pass rates for specific Talbot Rapier model years.