Talbot Express 1300 D

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 5 model years from 1,534 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

65%

Total Tests

1,534

Highest Pass Rate

1993 (69%)

Years Covered

About the Talbot Express 1300 D

The Talbot Express 1300 D was MOT tested 1,534 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 5 model years (1990 to 1994), 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 1993 model has the highest pass rate at 69% from 426 tests. The 1991 model has the lowest at 60%. The 9 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Talbot Express 1300 Ds pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 6 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 89,127 miles, while the newest (1994) averages 73,958 miles.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 2500cc)

£1,676

Road Tax

£375

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£700

Total per year£2,806

Per month£234/mo

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.

Full 1994 details

How reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

vs average of all models-17% (82% avg)

vs Talbot brand average-1% (66% avg)

Best to worst year spread9 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Talbot Express 1300 D by Year

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

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
1994	68%	362	73,958 mi
1993	69%	426	82,509 mi
1992	64%	502	83,490 mi
1991	60%	136	86,761 mi
1990	63%	108	89,127 mi

Questions about the Talbot Express 1300 D

Is the Talbot Express 1300 D reliable?

Across its 5 model years in our data (1990 to 1994), the Talbot Express 1300 D averages a 65% MOT pass rate, from 1,534 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 1993 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 69%.

Which year Talbot Express 1300 D has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D has the highest MOT pass rate at 69%, while the 1991 model has the lowest at 60%, a 9 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.