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A515 EPC

1983 Talbot Sunbeam

Blue Petrol 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,261 mi
Last recorded68,261 miles
Recorded on5 May 2020
Typical for 1983 Talbot Sunbeam62,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA515 EPC
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2020 68,261 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 66,825 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 66,817 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Aug 2016 66,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2015 66,613 miles

exhaust corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2011 66,400 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 66,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 65,456 miles

offside steering arm slight play

Pass 28 Nov 2008 65,418 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 64,653 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 63,779 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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A515 EPC 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 A515 EPC, 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 A515 EPC registered?

A515 EPC is a 1983 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 25 October 1983.

Is A515 EPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A515 EPC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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