Talbot 45 vs Talbot Sunbeam ls: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Talbot 45
83%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Talbot Sunbeam ls
83%
MOT pass rate · 24,225 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Talbot 45 (83%) 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 45 | Talbot Sunbeam ls |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 83% | 83% |
| MOT failure rate | 17% | 17% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.5 | 0.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 930 mi | 38,715 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 24,225 |
Most common faults
Talbot 45
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- front number plate starting to loose colour
- slight play on brake and throttel lever shaft bush
- slight play on offside rear (rear) spring bush
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 45 (83%) and Talbot Sunbeam ls (83%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Talbot 45 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.