Talbot Express
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 6 years from 10,790 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
65%
Total Tests
10,790
Best Year
1990 (69%)
Years Covered
6
About the Talbot Express
The Talbot Express has been tested 10,790 times in 2026 MOT data across 6 model years (1990 to 1995), with an average pass rate of 65%. That's 17 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 1990 model is the most reliable with a 69% pass rate from 1,716 tests. The 1995 model has the lowest at 51%. With a 18 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
The TALBOT EXPRESS has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage points.
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, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Talbot Express by Year
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