MOT Status
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2,200 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear directional tyre not fitted in accordance to sidewall instructions
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Indicator tell-tale inoperative left indicator (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear chassis modified
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear chassis modified
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Talbot Sunbeam?
Based on 5,538 MOT tests across 814 vehicles.
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ELT 744C is a 1965 Talbot Sunbeam in Red with a 4,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1965 Talbot Sunbeam models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 47,165 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 ELT 744C, 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 61 years old, this Talbot Sunbeam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of ELT 744C?
You can check the full history of ELT 744C by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was ELT 744C registered?
ELT 744C is a 1965 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 18 May 1965.
Is ELT 744C safe to buy?
The MOT history for ELT 744C shows 6 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.
Does ELT 744C have outstanding finance?
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