Talbot Express 1300 vs Talbot Sunbeam ls: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Talbot Express 1300
62%
MOT pass rate · 13 vehicles
Talbot Sunbeam ls
83%
MOT pass rate · 24,225 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Talbot Express 1300 (62%) and Talbot Sunbeam ls (83%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Talbot Express 1300 | Talbot Sunbeam ls |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 62% | 83% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 38% | 17% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.6 | 0.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 80,168 mi | 38,715 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 13 | 24,225 |
Most common faults
Talbot Express 1300
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Horn not working (7.7 (a))
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Talbot Sunbeam ls
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- footbrake travel low
- front brake discs corroded
- front brake pads appear wearing thin
- rear brakes noisy
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Talbot Express 1300 (62%) and Talbot Sunbeam ls (83%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Talbot Express 1300 report Full Talbot Sunbeam ls 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.