Talbot
Running costs, reliability, and MOT data for 8 models from 14,583 MOT tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included).
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Avg Pass Rate
66%
Total Tests
14,583
Models
8
Years Covered
1990-1995
About Talbot Cars
Talbot ranks 70th out of 70 car makes in our data (those with at least 1,000 MOT tests) by average MOT pass rate, at 66%. That's 19 points below the 85% average across all models in our data, so Talbot owners should budget a bit more for maintenance.
Talbot has 8 models in our data, covering 6 years (1990 to 1995).
Talbot Fuel Types
Talbot models in our data come in 4 petrol, 3 diesel, 1 LPG variants (each model counted once, under the fuel type recorded for most of its tests). Both petrol and diesel options are available across the range.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on most recent year, 7,400 miles/year and average pump prices of 174.88p petrol and 199.52p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 5 October 2026). Insurance not included.
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| Model | Years | Pass Rate | Tests | Fuel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express | 6 yrs | 65% | 10,790 | Diesel | |
| Express 1300 D | 5 yrs | 65% | 1,534 | Diesel | |
| Express 1300 P | 5 yrs | 73% | 852 | Petrol | |
| Express 1000 P | 5 yrs | 61% | 744 | Petrol | |
| Express 1500 D | 4 yrs | 71% | 359 | Diesel | |
| Express 1500 P | 2 yrs | 57% | 130 | Petrol | |
| Motor Home | 1 yr | 59% | 32 | Petrol | |
| Camper | 1 yr | 84% | 31 | LPG |
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