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ATH 272T

1979 Talbot Sunbeam

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,446 mi
Last recorded44,446 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 1979 Talbot Sunbeam42,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATH 272T
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 44,446 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 44,446 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 23 May 2012 44,085 miles

rear under sills corroded corrosion on underneth of vehicle

Fail 23 May 2012 44,085 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear under sills corroded corrosion on underneth of vehicle

Pass 14 Jun 2011 43,837 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight wear on edges

n/s/r tyre has slight wear on inside edge

o/s/r tyre starting to wear nr indicators

Pass 15 Jun 2010 43,657 miles

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

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

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

centre exhaust mounting slightly loose

slight noise on the offside front wheel

Pass 21 May 2009 43,401 miles

Exhaust centre mounting slightly loose

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 43,026 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear wheel arches slightly corroded

offside rear tyre slightly perrished

Pass 1 Jun 2007 42,601 miles

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre slightly perrished

slight play in the steering rack

Fail 31 May 2007 42,601 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre wall perrished

slight play in the steering rack

Pass 16 Jun 2006 42,297 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 42,297 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

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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ATH 272T is a 1979 Talbot Sunbeam in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ATH 272T, 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 ATH 272T registered?

ATH 272T is a 1979 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 17 May 1979.

Is ATH 272T safe to buy?

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