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
How reliable is the Talbot Express?
Talbot Express by Year
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About the Talbot Express
The Talbot Express has been tested 10,790 times in 2024 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.
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