Talbot Aphine vs Talbot Sunbeam ls: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Talbot Aphine
81%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Talbot Sunbeam ls
83%
MOT pass rate · 24,225 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Talbot Aphine (81%) and Talbot Sunbeam ls (83%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Talbot Aphine | Talbot Sunbeam ls |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 81% | 83% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 19% | 17% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.3 ✓ | 0.6 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 85,133 mi | 38,715 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 24,225 |
Most common faults
Talbot Aphine
- Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Talbot Sunbeam ls
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- footbrake travel low
- front brake discs corroded
- front brake pads appear wearing thin
- rear brakes noisy
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Talbot Aphine (81%) and Talbot Sunbeam ls (83%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Talbot Aphine report Full Talbot Sunbeam ls 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.