Talbot Alpine ls vs Talbot Excalibur: 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 Excalibur
50%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Talbot Alpine ls (70%) and Talbot Excalibur (50%) 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 Excalibur |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 70% ✓ | 50% |
| MOT failure rate | 30% ✓ | 50% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 ✓ | 8.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 50,636 mi | 89,828 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 27,876 | 4 |
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 Excalibur
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Coolant leak
- Fuel pipe/s corroded
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Talbot Alpine ls (70%) and Talbot Excalibur (50%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.