Talbot Avenger ls vs Talbot Freeway: 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 Freeway
50%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Talbot Avenger ls (77%) and Talbot Freeway (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 Freeway |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 77% ✓ | 50% |
| MOT failure rate | 23% ✓ | 50% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.5 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 90,016 mi | 149,635 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 21,569 | 3 |
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 Freeway
- Nearside Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Nearside Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- slight play in nearside steering arm
- various steel brake pipes slightly corroded
- vehicle undersealed
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Talbot Avenger ls (77%) and Talbot Freeway (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 Freeway 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.