Talbot Alpine ls vs Talbot Solara rapier auto: 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 Solara rapier auto
—
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Talbot Alpine ls (70%) and Talbot Solara rapier auto (0%) 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 Solara rapier auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 70% ✓ | 0% |
| MOT failure rate | 30% | 0% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 50,636 mi | — |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 27,876 | 3 |
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 Solara rapier auto
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Talbot Alpine ls (70%) and Talbot Solara rapier auto (0%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Talbot Alpine ls report Full Talbot Solara rapier auto 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.