Talbot Sumbeam tiger sports vs Talbot Sunbeam ls: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Talbot Sumbeam tiger sports
81%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Talbot Sunbeam ls
83%
MOT pass rate · 24,225 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Talbot Sumbeam tiger sports (81%) 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 Sumbeam tiger sports | Talbot Sunbeam ls |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 81% | 83% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 19% | 17% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.4 ✓ | 0.6 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 44,441 mi | 38,715 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 24,225 |
Most common faults
Talbot Sumbeam tiger sports
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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 Sumbeam tiger sports (81%) and Talbot Sunbeam ls (83%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Talbot Sumbeam tiger sports 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.