Talbot Stiletto vs Talbot Sunbeam ls: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Talbot Stiletto
60%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Talbot Sunbeam ls
83%
MOT pass rate · 24,225 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Talbot Stiletto (60%) 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 Stiletto | Talbot Sunbeam ls |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 60% | 83% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 40% | 17% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 6.4 | 0.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 82,870 mi | 38,715 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 24,225 |
Most common faults
Talbot Stiletto
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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 Stiletto (60%) and Talbot Sunbeam ls (83%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Talbot Stiletto 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.