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AJE 385V

1979 Talbot Sunbeam

Brown Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

32 mi
Last recorded32 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1979 Talbot Sunbeam42,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJE 385V
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 32 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021
Fail 9 Jul 2021

Headlamp aim too low offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2011 96,578 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Fail 31 May 2011 96,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Pass 12 May 2010 91,098 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

slight play in n/s/f wheel (inner rack joint)

unable to check inner brake pads

Fail 11 May 2010 91,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

slight play in n/s/f wheel (inner rack joint)

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 14 May 2009 71,722 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

both rear sills rusty

slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 9 May 2008 52,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 30,724 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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AJE 385V is a 1979 Talbot Sunbeam in Brown with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1979 Talbot Sunbeam models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 42,814 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 AJE 385V, 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 47 years old, this Talbot Sunbeam is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJE 385V registered?

AJE 385V is a 1979 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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