Talbot Samba s vs Talbot Sunbeam ls: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Talbot Samba s
100%
MOT pass rate · 783 vehicles
Talbot Sunbeam ls
83%
MOT pass rate · 24,225 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Talbot Samba s (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 Samba s | Talbot Sunbeam ls |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 100% ✓ | 83% |
| MOT failure rate | 0% ✓ | 17% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 0.6 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — | 0% |
| Average mileage | 39,769 mi | 38,715 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 783 | 24,225 |
Most common faults
Talbot Samba s
No fault breakdown available.
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 Samba s (100%) and Talbot Sunbeam ls (83%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Talbot Samba s 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.