Talbot Alpine ls vs Talbot Ax65: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Talbot Alpine ls
70%
MOT pass rate · 27,876 vehicles
Talbot Ax65
96%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Talbot Alpine ls (70%) and Talbot Ax65 (96%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Talbot Alpine ls | Talbot Ax65 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 70% | 96% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 30% | 4% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 0.2 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 50,636 mi | 28,651 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 27,876 | 2 |
Most common faults
Talbot Alpine ls
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Talbot Ax65
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Talbot Alpine ls (70%) and Talbot Ax65 (96%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Talbot Alpine ls report Full Talbot Ax65 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.