Talbot Imp vs Talbot Sunbeam ls: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Talbot Imp
100%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Talbot Sunbeam ls
83%
MOT pass rate · 24,225 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Talbot Imp (100%) 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 Imp | Talbot Sunbeam ls |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 100% ✓ | 83% |
| MOT failure rate | 0% ✓ | 17% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.0 | 0.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | — | 38,715 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 24,225 |
Most common faults
Talbot Imp
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Offside Rear Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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 Imp (100%) and Talbot Sunbeam 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.