Talbot Avenger ls vs Talbot Burstner: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Talbot Avenger ls
77%
MOT pass rate · 21,569 vehicles
Talbot Burstner
71%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Talbot Avenger ls (77%) and Talbot Burstner (71%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Talbot Avenger ls | Talbot Burstner |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 77% ✓ | 71% |
| MOT failure rate | 23% ✓ | 29% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.5 ✓ | 2.6 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 90,016 mi | 95,260 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 21,569 | 1 |
Most common faults
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))
Talbot Burstner
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- rear suspension weakening not excessive
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Talbot Avenger ls (77%) and Talbot Burstner (71%) 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.