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AOY 229Y

1982 Talbot Sunbeam

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

58,255 mi
Last recorded58,255 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1982 Talbot Sunbeam65,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOY 229Y
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 58,255 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 58,188 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 57,622 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 56,998 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 56,998 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 56,895 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions RALLY USE TYRES... (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions RALLY USE TYRES... (5.2.3 (i))

FRONT CHASSIS LEGS HAVE OVER PLATES NOT FULLY SEAM WELDED...

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 56,838 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 55,762 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 54,352 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 53,863 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 53,075 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 53,042 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 52,548 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 51,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 51,944 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 50,818 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight free play detected in steering rack

Pass 11 Oct 2006 49,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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AOY 229Y is a 1982 Talbot Sunbeam in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1982 Talbot Sunbeam models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 65,041 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 AOY 229Y, 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 44 years old, this Talbot Sunbeam is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AOY 229Y registered?

AOY 229Y is a 1982 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 10 August 1982.

Is AOY 229Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for AOY 229Y shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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