Talbot Avenger ls vs Talbot Excalibur: 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 Excalibur
50%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Talbot Avenger ls (77%) and Talbot Excalibur (50%) 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 Excalibur |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 77% ✓ | 50% |
| MOT failure rate | 23% ✓ | 50% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.5 ✓ | 8.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 90,016 mi | 89,828 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 21,569 | 4 |
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 Excalibur
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Coolant leak
- Fuel pipe/s corroded
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Talbot Avenger ls (77%) and Talbot Excalibur (50%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Talbot Avenger ls report Full Talbot Excalibur 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.