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ECV 624C

1986 Talbot Sunbeam

Red Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,817 mi
Last recorded99,817 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECV 624C
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 99,817 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 99,805 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 May 2011 99,645 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 97,823 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 97,437 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

locking devices on pads poor

o/s rear back plate damp

surface rust in some areas

Pass 4 Apr 2007 96,574 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 96,550 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

slight noise & play n/s/f wheel bearing †rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 10 Mar 2006 94,576 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 94,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

How Reliable is the Talbot Sunbeam?

Based on 5,538 MOT tests across 814 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
322
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
814
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 117
position lamp(s) not working 84
brake binding 84
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78
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ECV 624C is a 1986 Talbot Sunbeam in Red with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Talbot Sunbeam fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 130 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ECV 624C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Sunbeam typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 40 years old, this Talbot Sunbeam is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ECV 624C registered?

ECV 624C is a 1986 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 9 July 1986.

Is ECV 624C safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECV 624C shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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