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HSS 747

1967 Talbot Sunbeam

White Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,602 mi
Last recorded79,602 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 1967 Talbot Sunbeam46,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSS 747
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1967
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 79,602 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 79,555 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 79,514 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 79,471 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 79,199 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 78,976 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2012 78,976 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 May 2011 78,784 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 May 2010 78,546 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2010 78,546 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 78,374 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 78,190 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 77,794 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 77,772 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2006 77,371 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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HSS 747 is a 1967 Talbot Sunbeam in White with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1967 Talbot Sunbeam models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 46,338 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HSS 747, 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 59 years old, this Talbot Sunbeam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HSS 747 registered?

HSS 747 is a 1967 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 14 November 1967.

Is HSS 747 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HSS 747 shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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