Talbot Express 1300 P
From 1,152 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, 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, a direction indicator lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 90 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 90 |
| 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 | 65 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 58 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 58 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 53 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 53 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 52 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 52 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated | 50 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 39 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 28.4% of Express 1300 P failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 18.4% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £115.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 69.4% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated |
| 1991 | 64.3% | brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle., exhaust system leaking or insecure |
| 1990 | 62.2% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 1989 | 64.3% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, 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 |
1 earlier years
| 1988 | 61.9% | 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, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
Typical mileage
Half of all Express 1300 Ps tested had between 59,972 and 84,653 miles on the clock.
At 72,016 median miles, the Express 1300 P has 0.048 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Talbot models
| Talbot Express | 63.3% |
| Talbot Express 1300 D | 63.5% |
Common questions
What is the Talbot Express 1300 P MOT pass rate?
The Talbot Express 1300 P has a 65.1% MOT pass rate based on 1,152 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Talbot Express 1300 P?
The most common MOT failure on the Talbot Express 1300 P is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 90 failures. Other common issues include 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.
What is the typical mileage of a Talbot Express 1300 P at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Talbot Express 1300 P is 72,016 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 59,972 and 84,653 miles.
Buying a used Express 1300 P?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 65.1% pass rate and an average repair bill of £115 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 28.4% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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