Talbot Express freeway vs Talbot Sunbeam ls: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Talbot Express freeway
65%
MOT pass rate · 406 vehicles
Talbot Sunbeam ls
83%
MOT pass rate · 24,225 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Talbot Express freeway (65%) 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 freeway | Talbot Sunbeam ls |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 65% | 83% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 35% | 17% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 3.4 | 0.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 141,465 mi | 38,715 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 406 | 24,225 |
Most common faults
Talbot Express freeway
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Oil leak
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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 freeway (65%) 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 freeway 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.