Talbot Pilot galaxy vs Talbot Sunbeam ls: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Talbot Pilot galaxy
88%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Talbot Sunbeam ls
83%
MOT pass rate · 24,225 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Talbot Pilot galaxy (88%) 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 Pilot galaxy | Talbot Sunbeam ls |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 88% ✓ | 83% |
| MOT failure rate | 12% ✓ | 17% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.5 | 0.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 58,594 mi | 38,715 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 24,225 |
Most common faults
Talbot Pilot galaxy
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- nearside front driveshaft will not lock into diff.
- Exhaust mounting defective perished and split (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front foglamp insecure
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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 Pilot galaxy (88%) and Talbot Sunbeam ls (83%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Talbot Pilot galaxy 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.