Talbot Horizon ls vs Talbot Sumbeam tiger sports: 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 Sumbeam tiger sports
81%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Talbot Horizon ls (83%) and Talbot Sumbeam tiger sports (81%) 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 Sumbeam tiger sports |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 83% ✓ | 81% |
| MOT failure rate | 17% ✓ | 19% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 0.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 87,138 mi | 44,441 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 50,321 | 1 |
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 Sumbeam tiger sports
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Talbot Horizon ls (83%) and Talbot Sumbeam tiger sports (81%) 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.