Talbot Alpine sport vs Talbot Avenger ls: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Talbot Alpine sport
100%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Talbot Avenger ls
77%
MOT pass rate · 21,569 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Talbot Alpine sport (100%) and Talbot Avenger ls (77%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Talbot Alpine sport | Talbot Avenger ls |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 100% ✓ | 77% |
| MOT failure rate | 0% ✓ | 23% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 72,536 mi | 90,016 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 21,569 |
Most common faults
Talbot Alpine sport
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Brake lightly binding
Talbot Avenger ls
- Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- vehicle covered in underseal.
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Talbot Alpine sport (100%) and Talbot Avenger ls (77%) 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.