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UCA 338V

1980 Talbot Sunbeam

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,799 mi
Last recorded64,799 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2009
Typical for 1980 Talbot Sunbeam51,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCA 338V
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2009 64,799 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 63,577 miles

front brakes out of ballance 21%

Pass 26 Jun 2007 62,790 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 60,199 miles

front and rear suspension bushes perrished

front shockabsorber top mounts perrished

Pass 28 Jun 2005 58,125 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 58,071 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all suspension bushes perrished

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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UCA 338V is a 1980 Talbot Sunbeam in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1980 Talbot Sunbeam models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 51,133 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 UCA 338V, 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 46 years old, this Talbot Sunbeam is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was UCA 338V registered?

UCA 338V is a 1980 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 19 May 1980.

Is UCA 338V safe to buy?

The MOT history for UCA 338V shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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