Talbot Exsress vs Talbot Horizon ls: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Talbot Exsress
83%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Talbot Horizon ls
83%
MOT pass rate · 50,321 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Talbot Exsress (83%) and Talbot Horizon ls (83%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Talbot Exsress | Talbot Horizon ls |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 83% | 83% |
| MOT failure rate | 17% | 17% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 3.0 | 1.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 75,037 mi | 87,138 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 50,321 |
Most common faults
Talbot Exsress
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Talbot Horizon ls
- Body has slight corrosion various areas (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil Leak
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Talbot Exsress (83%) and Talbot Horizon 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.