Talbot Freeway vs Talbot Horizon ls: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Talbot Freeway
50%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Talbot Horizon ls
83%
MOT pass rate · 50,321 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Talbot Freeway (50%) 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 Freeway | Talbot Horizon ls |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 50% | 83% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 50% | 17% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 1.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 149,635 mi | 87,138 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 50,321 |
Most common faults
Talbot Freeway
- Nearside Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Nearside Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- slight play in nearside steering arm
- various steel brake pipes slightly corroded
- vehicle undersealed
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 Freeway (50%) and Talbot Horizon ls (83%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Talbot Freeway report Full Talbot Horizon 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.