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
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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