Talbot Avenger ls vs Talbot Super minx: 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 Super minx
81%
MOT pass rate · 16 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Talbot Avenger ls (77%) and Talbot Super minx (81%) 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 Super minx |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 77% | 81% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 23% | 19% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.5 ✓ | 1.3 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 90,016 mi | 68,377 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 21,569 | 16 |
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 Super minx
- Oil leak
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Talbot Avenger ls (77%) and Talbot Super minx (81%) 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.