Talbot Horizon ls vs Talbot Samba style: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Talbot Horizon ls
83%
MOT pass rate · 50,321 vehicles
Talbot Samba style
75%
MOT pass rate · 4,506 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Talbot Horizon ls (83%) and Talbot Samba style (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Talbot Horizon ls | Talbot Samba style |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 83% ✓ | 75% |
| MOT failure rate | 17% ✓ | 25% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 0.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 87,138 mi | 72,998 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 50,321 | 4,506 |
Most common faults
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
Talbot Samba style
- both front tyres are on the limit.
- overall condition of vehicle is on minimum.
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Talbot Horizon ls (83%) and Talbot Samba style (75%) 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.