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B170 FFM

1984 Talbot Sunbeam

Blue Petrol 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

27,076 mi
Last recorded27,076 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB170 FFM
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 27,076 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 27,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 26,641 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 26,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 26,398 miles

Vehicle fitted with modified race bucket seats at front and fitted with a full rally roll cage

Pass 31 Oct 2020 26,260 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 26,040 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 25,869 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 25,385 miles

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

Fail 14 Jun 2017 25,375 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 2 Jun 2016 24,587 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 23,811 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 23,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

very slight exhaust blow

Pass 4 Sep 2013 23,046 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 22,385 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 21,365 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 20,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise attention to offside park brake operation

Fail 15 May 2008 20,454 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise attention to offside park brake operation

Pass 6 Sep 2006 20,133 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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B170 FFM is a 1984 Talbot Sunbeam in Blue with a 2,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 B170 FFM, 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.

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What year was B170 FFM registered?

B170 FFM is a 1984 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B170 FFM safe to buy?

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