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A178 KTT

1983 Talbot Sunbeam

Blue Petrol 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,019 mi
Last recorded55,019 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 1983 Talbot Sunbeam62,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA178 KTT
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 55,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

play and knock in steering rack

rear exhaust hangers perished

Pass 5 Jun 2019 54,912 miles

nearside front brake pipe starting to corrode

rear brake hose covered in oil

Pass 26 Jun 2018 54,836 miles

engine running poorly

Fail 25 Jun 2018 54,836 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

engine running poorly

Pass 26 May 2017 54,794 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 May 2015 53,784 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 53,746 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Slight play nearside front track control arm.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 53,045 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 48,848 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 48,816 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2010 48,171 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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A178 KTT is a 1983 Talbot Sunbeam in Blue with a 2,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1983 Talbot Sunbeam models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 62,220 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 A178 KTT, 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 43 years old, this Talbot Sunbeam is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A178 KTT is a 1983 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 22 August 1983.

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