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PVC 999W

1981 Talbot Sunbeam

White Petrol 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

26,688 mi
Last recorded26,688 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1981 Talbot Sunbeam63,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVC 999W
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,172cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 26,688 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 26,588 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 26,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Jul 2013 26,372 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 26,203 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 26,189 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2010 25,256 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 25,229 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Jul 2009 23,785 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 23,785 miles

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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PVC 999W is a 1981 Talbot Sunbeam in White with a 2,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1981 Talbot Sunbeam models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 63,246 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 PVC 999W, 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 45 years old, this Talbot Sunbeam is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PVC 999W registered?

PVC 999W is a 1981 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 8 January 1981.

Is PVC 999W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PVC 999W shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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