Talbot Express#: body, structure & corrosion MOT failures
Body, structure & corrosion was a recorded failure area in 16.0% of Talbot Express# MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 1986, 1988 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 345 | 16.5% |
| 1988 | 1,070 | 16.6% |
| 1991 | 4,713 | 16.4% |
| 1994 | 3,618 | 16.4% |
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.