Talbot Mureena vs Talbot Sunbeam ls: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Talbot Mureena
67%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Talbot Sunbeam ls
83%
MOT pass rate · 24,225 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Talbot Mureena (67%) 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 Mureena | Talbot Sunbeam ls |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 83% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 17% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.1 | 0.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 250,071 mi | 38,715 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 24,225 |
Most common faults
Talbot Mureena
- Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
- Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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 Mureena (67%) and Talbot Sunbeam ls (83%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Talbot Mureena 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.