Talbot 1300 p motor caravan vs Talbot Sunbeam ls: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Talbot 1300 p motor caravan
48%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Talbot Sunbeam ls
83%
MOT pass rate · 24,225 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Talbot 1300 p motor caravan (48%) 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 1300 p motor caravan | Talbot Sunbeam ls |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 48% | 83% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 52% | 17% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 10.3 | 0.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 81,002 mi | 38,715 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 24,225 |
Most common faults
Talbot 1300 p motor caravan
- Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
- Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
- Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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 1300 p motor caravan (48%) and Talbot Sunbeam ls (83%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Talbot 1300 p motor caravan 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.