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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Talbot Express 1500 P. Check any Express 1500 P by registration number below.

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50.8%

Avg Pass Rate

-13.5%

vs Talbot Avg

4

Year Ranges

Below Average

Reliability

Talbot Express 1500 P — MOT Reliability Overview

The Talbot Express 1500 P has an average MOT pass rate of 50.8%, which is 13.5 percentage points below the Talbot brand average of 64.3%. This suggests the Express 1500 P can be more maintenance-intensive than average. Pay close attention to the common failure points listed below if you are considering buying one.

The most common reasons a Talbot Express 1500 P fails its MOT are a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired. If you are preparing your Express 1500 P for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Talbot Express 1500 P, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Talbot Express 1500 P performs at MOT across different model years.

1992

Based on 38 vehicles

28.9%Poor
Talbot average: 64.3%
Dangerous Defects

8.0%

Retest Rate

68.0%

1991

Based on 82 vehicles

52.4%Below Average
Talbot average: 64.3%
Dangerous Defects

4.6%

Retest Rate

35.4%

1990

Based on 30 vehicles

60.0%Below Average
Talbot average: 64.3%

0

Based on 79 vehicles

62.0%Below Average
Talbot average: 64.3%
Mileage at 5yr

69k mi

Top MOT Failures — Talbot Express 1500 P

The most common reasons a Talbot Express 1500 P fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

28.9%
2

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

26.3%
Talbot Express 1500 P Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

89.5%

Front Offside

84.2%

Nearside

34.2%

Other Talbot Models

Compare MOT reliability across Talbot models.

Talbot Express 1300 P

60.1% pass rate

Talbot Express 1300 D

70.2% pass rate

Talbot Express

66.8% pass rate

Talbot Motorhome

66.7% pass rate

Talbot Express 1500 D

65.6% pass rate

Talbot Samba

90.5% pass rate

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See detailed fault analysis for Talbot Express 1500 P

Talbot Express 1500 P — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Talbot Express 1500 P MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Talbot Express 1500 P?
The average MOT pass rate for the Talbot Express 1500 P is 50.8% compared to the Talbot average of 64.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Talbot Express 1500 P?
The most common MOT failures on the Talbot Express 1500 P are: A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (28.9%), The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (26.3%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Talbot Express 1500 P reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 50.8%, the Talbot Express 1500 P is rated as "Below Average" for reliability. This suggests more frequent issues — pay close attention to the common failures listed on this page when buying or maintaining this model.
How do I check the MOT history of a Talbot Express 1500 P?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Talbot Express 1500 P?
Typical mileage for the Talbot Express 1500 P: 69,289 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Express 1500 P to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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