Talbot Motor caravan vs Talbot Sunbeam ls: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Talbot Motor caravan
66%
MOT pass rate · 131 vehicles
Talbot Sunbeam ls
83%
MOT pass rate · 24,225 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Talbot Motor caravan (66%) 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 Motor caravan | Talbot Sunbeam ls |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 66% | 83% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 34% | 17% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 3.3 | 0.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 97,330 mi | 38,715 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 131 | 24,225 |
Most common faults
Talbot Motor caravan
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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 Motor caravan (66%) 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.