MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,928 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Talbot Sunbeam?
Based on 5,538 MOT tests across 814 vehicles.
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A40 JDV is a 1983 Talbot Sunbeam in Blue with a 2,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 A40 JDV, 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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What year was A40 JDV registered?
A40 JDV is a 1983 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 10 August 1983.
Is A40 JDV safe to buy?
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