Talbot Express
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 6 model years from 10,790 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
65%
Total Tests
10,790
Highest Pass Rate
1990 (69%)
Years Covered
6
About the Talbot Express
The Talbot Express was MOT tested 10,790 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 6 model years (1990 to 1995), with an average pass rate of 65%. That's 17 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1990 model has the highest pass rate at 69% from 1,716 tests. The 1993 model has the lowest at 66%. With just a 3 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
The Talbot Express has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 86,778 miles, while the newest (1995) averages 75,466 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Talbot Express by Year
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Questions about the Talbot Express
Is the Talbot Express reliable?
Across its 6 model years in our data (1990 to 1995), the Talbot Express averages a 65% MOT pass rate, from 10,790 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 17 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 1990 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 69%.
Which year Talbot Express has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1990 Talbot Express has the highest MOT pass rate at 69%, while the 1993 model has the lowest at 66%, a 3 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Talbot Expresss more reliable?
The Talbot Express has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.
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