Talbot Express1300 p vs Talbot Sunbeam ls: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Talbot Express1300 p
64%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Talbot Sunbeam ls
83%
MOT pass rate · 24,225 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Talbot Express1300 p (64%) 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 Express1300 p | Talbot Sunbeam ls |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 64% | 83% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 36% | 17% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.8 | 0.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 120,964 mi | 38,715 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 24,225 |
Most common faults
Talbot Express1300 p
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside and nearside rear shock absorber bushes starting to crack
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
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 Express1300 p (64%) and Talbot Sunbeam ls (83%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Talbot Express1300 p 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.