Talbot Express 1300d vs Talbot Sunbeam ls: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Talbot Express 1300d
74%
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Talbot Sunbeam ls
83%
MOT pass rate · 24,225 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Talbot Express 1300d (74%) 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 1300d | Talbot Sunbeam ls |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 83% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 17% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.7 | 0.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 79,210 mi | 38,715 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 5 | 24,225 |
Most common faults
Talbot Express 1300d
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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 1300d (74%) and Talbot Sunbeam ls (83%) 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.