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Talbot Express 1000 p

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 5 years from 744 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

61%

Total Tests

744

Best Year

1991 (66%)

Years Covered

5

About the Talbot Express 1000 p

The Talbot Express 1000 p has been tested 744 times in 2026 MOT data across 5 model years (1990 to 1994), with an average pass rate of 61%. That's 21 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 1991 model is the most reliable with a 66% pass rate from 259 tests. The 1990 model has the lowest at 56%. The 10 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.

Reliability Trend

The TALBOT EXPRESS 1000 P 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 84,026 miles, while the newest (1994) averages 75,626 miles.

Compared to the Talbot brand average of 66%, the Express 1000 p is 5 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Talbot models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1971cc)
£1,327
Road Tax
£315
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£700
Total per year£2,397
Per month£200/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 1994 details

How reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 p?

vs national average-21% (82% avg)
vs Talbot brand average-5% (66% avg)
Best to worst year spread10 percentage points
Reliability trendStable over years

Talbot Express 1000 p by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
199458%6075,626 mi
199363%13074,189 mi
199264%6176,518 mi
199166%25994,738 mi
199056%23484,026 mi

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