Talbot Express 1300 P: body, structure & corrosion MOT failures
Body, structure & corrosion was a recorded failure area in 15.8% of Talbot Express 1300 P MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 1989, 1991 cars.
The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair cost: £200–£1,500+ (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Body, structure & corrosion failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 591 | 17.9% |
| 1990 | 675 | 14.2% |
| 1991 | 580 | 16.0% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.