Talbot Hillman imp vs Talbot Sunbeam ls: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Talbot Hillman imp
62%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Talbot Sunbeam ls
83%
MOT pass rate · 24,225 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Talbot Hillman imp (62%) 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 Hillman imp | Talbot Sunbeam ls |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 62% | 83% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 38% | 17% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 5.1 | 0.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 67,349 mi | 38,715 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 24,225 |
Most common faults
Talbot Hillman imp
- Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
- Oil leak
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
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 Hillman imp (62%) and Talbot Sunbeam ls (83%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Talbot Hillman imp 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.