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AGS 31D

1984 Talbot Sunbeam

Blue Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,769 mi
Last recorded52,769 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGS 31D
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2017 52,769 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak front oil cooler area

oil leak rear diff area

view to rear restricted by rear screen

Fail 27 Aug 2015 52,769 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 52,770 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 52,769 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 52,769 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013
Fail 7 Jun 2013 52,769 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2012 52,769 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 52,763 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 52,763 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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AGS 31D is a 1984 Talbot Sunbeam in Blue with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AGS 31D, 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 42 years old, this Talbot Sunbeam is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AGS 31D registered?

AGS 31D is a 1984 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 14 March 1984.

Is AGS 31D safe to buy?

The MOT history for AGS 31D shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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