Talbot 1100gls vs Talbot Sunbeam ls: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Talbot 1100gls
50%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Talbot Sunbeam ls
83%
MOT pass rate · 24,225 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Talbot 1100gls (50%) and Talbot Sunbeam ls (83%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Talbot 1100gls | Talbot Sunbeam ls |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 50% | 83% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 50% | 17% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 7.0 | 0.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 23,487 mi | 38,715 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 24,225 |
Most common faults
Talbot 1100gls
- Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Talbot Sunbeam ls
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- footbrake travel low
- front brake discs corroded
- front brake pads appear wearing thin
- rear brakes noisy
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Talbot 1100gls (50%) and Talbot Sunbeam ls (83%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Talbot 1100gls report Full Talbot Sunbeam ls report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.