Talbot Unclassified
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 111 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
66%
Total Tests
111
Best Year
1991 (73%)
Years Covered
3
About the Talbot Unclassified
The Talbot Unclassified has been tested 111 times in 2026 MOT data across 3 model years (1990 to 1993), with an average pass rate of 66%. That's 16 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 1991 model is the most reliable with a 73% pass rate from 33 tests. The 1993 model has the lowest at 59%. The 14 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 85,790 miles, while the newest (1993) averages 63,034 miles.
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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