Talbot Am 90 vs Talbot Horizon ls: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Talbot Am 90
88%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Talbot Horizon ls
83%
MOT pass rate · 50,321 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Talbot Am 90 (88%) and Talbot Horizon ls (83%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Talbot Am 90 | Talbot Horizon ls |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 88% ✓ | 83% |
| MOT failure rate | 12% ✓ | 17% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.5 ✓ | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 48,346 mi | 87,138 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 50,321 |
Most common faults
Talbot Am 90
- Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- o/s/r wheel has slight play in drive spline
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Offside Steering column shaft locking device missing (2.1.6)
Talbot Horizon ls
- Body has slight corrosion various areas (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil Leak
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Talbot Am 90 (88%) and Talbot Horizon ls (83%) 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.