Talbot Avenger ls vs Talbot Sun beam: 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 Sun beam
95%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Talbot Avenger ls (77%) and Talbot Sun beam (95%) 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 Sun beam |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 77% | 95% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 23% | 5% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.5 | 0.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 90,016 mi | 47,347 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 21,569 | 2 |
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 Sun beam
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- offside engine mounting in poor condition
- rear brakes has a slight imbalance
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Talbot Avenger ls (77%) and Talbot Sun beam (95%) 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.