Talbot Avenger ls vs Talbot Elddis: 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 Elddis
66%
MOT pass rate · 7 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Talbot Avenger ls (77%) and Talbot Elddis (66%) 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 Elddis |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 77% ✓ | 66% |
| MOT failure rate | 23% ✓ | 34% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.5 ✓ | 2.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 90,016 mi | 90,135 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 21,569 | 7 |
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 Elddis
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- exhaust corroded
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Talbot Avenger ls (77%) and Talbot Elddis (66%) 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.