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TAP 160G

1969 Talbot Sunbeam

White Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,632 mi
Last recorded29,632 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAP 160G
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1969
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2016 29,632 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion have fiberglass covering inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion has fiberglass covering inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion valance small hole (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

nsf tyre perished

Pass 22 Dec 2008 29,626 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrossion in rear boot not prescribed area

Pass 28 Nov 2007 29,511 miles

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

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

corrossion to aliminium cill covers

corrossion to cills floors chassis shockers springs etc

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 25 Sep 2006 29,330 miles

slight play in o/s/f hub

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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TAP 160G is a 1969 Talbot Sunbeam in White with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TAP 160G, 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 57 years old, this Talbot Sunbeam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TAP 160G registered?

TAP 160G is a 1969 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 22 May 1969.

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