MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,701 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight oil leak from nearside rear hub area
Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
End floot in top steering U.J.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Handbrake cable rubbing on exhaust.
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Slight play in near/side steering rack arm,
How Reliable is the Talbot Sunbeam?
Based on 5,538 MOT tests across 814 vehicles.
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BAY 706Y is a 1983 Talbot Sunbeam in Blue with a 2,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1983 Talbot Sunbeam models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 62,220 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 BAY 706Y, 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 43 years old, this Talbot Sunbeam is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was BAY 706Y registered?
BAY 706Y is a 1983 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 14 January 1983.
Is BAY 706Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for BAY 706Y shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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