Talbot Express 1300 D Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Talbot Express 1300 D reliable? We analysed 18,667 real MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles to find out.
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The Talbot Express 1300 D is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pipe excessively corroded, windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Talbot Express 1300 D.
Talbot Express 1300 D Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Talbot Express 1300 D. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Talbot Express 1300 D MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Talbot Express 1300 D to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Talbot Express 1300 D Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Talbot Express 1300 D fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Talbot Express 1300 D Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Talbot Express 1300 D owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Talbot Express 1300 D MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Talbot Express 1300 D year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 167 | 71.9% | 50,166 | 71,585 | 85,370 |
| 1994 | 3,703 | 70.2% | 49,175 | 63,140 | 81,317 |
| 1993 | 5,010 | 68.7% | 52,072 | 66,980 | 85,942 |
| 1992 | 4,821 | 67.5% | 52,782 | 70,220 | 89,625 |
| 1991 | 2,041 | 65.8% | 59,431 | 75,966 | 98,292 |
| 1990 | 1,571 | 64.7% | 67,350 | 81,580 | 96,847 |
| 1989 | 632 | 64.7% | 56,574 | 79,290 | 96,723 |
| 1988 | 338 | 66.0% | 71,676 | 84,922 | 96,626 |
How Long Does a Talbot Express 1300 D Last?
Based on 1,237 Talbot Express 1300 D vehicles on UK roads.
Talbot Express 1300 D Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Talbot Express 1300 D MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Talbot Express 1300 D
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
71.9% MOT pass rate from 167 tests
64.7% MOT pass rate from 632 tests
The best year to buy a used Talbot Express 1300 D is 1995, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 71.9% across 167 tests. The 1989 model year has the lowest pass rate at 64.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Talbot Express 1300 D Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot Express 1300 D THIS CAR | 67.8% | 18,667 | 70,636 mi | 38 yrs |
| Talbot Express | 65.4% | 171,025 | 71,000 mi | 41 yrs |
| Talbot Express 1300 P | 67% | 17,936 | 63,256 mi | 38 yrs |
| Talbot Express 1000 P | 64.3% | 10,406 | 73,736 mi | 37 yrs |
| Ktm 1190 | 91.4% | 6,257 | 16,007 mi | 13 yrs |
Compared to the Talbot Express (65.4% pass rate) and the Talbot Express 1300 P (67.0% pass rate), the Talbot Express 1300 D outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Talbot Express 1300 D has an overall MOT pass rate of 67.8% across 18,667 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Talbot Express 1300 D are brake pipe excessively corroded (704 recorded failures), windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (438), and suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (424). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Talbot Express 1300 D owner drives around 1,240 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Talbot Express 1300 D models stay on UK roads for around 38 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.