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Talbot Express 1500 P

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 130 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

57%

Total Tests

130

Model Years

1991 to 1992

Years Covered

2

About the Talbot Express 1500 P

The Talbot Express 1500 P was MOT tested 130 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (1991 to 1992), with an average pass rate of 57%. That's 25 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 petrol versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1991) averages 75,178 miles, while the newest (1992) averages 57,644 miles.

Compared to the Talbot brand average of 66%, the Express 1500 P is 9 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Talbot models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1971cc)
£1,631
Road Tax
£375
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£700
Total per year£2,761
Per month£230/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 1992 details

How reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 P?

vs average of all models-25% (82% avg)
vs Talbot brand average-9% (66% avg)

Talbot Express 1500 P by Year

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

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
199250%4257,644 mi
199163%8875,178 mi

Questions about the Talbot Express 1500 P

Is the Talbot Express 1500 P reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (1991 to 1992), the Talbot Express 1500 P averages a 57% MOT pass rate, from 130 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 25 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

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