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BAY 706Y

1983 Talbot Sunbeam

Blue Petrol 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,701 mi
Last recorded61,701 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 1983 Talbot Sunbeam62,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAY 706Y
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 61,701 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 61,528 miles

slight oil leak from nearside rear hub area

Pass 17 Aug 2011 61,160 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 60,977 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 60,889 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 60,889 miles

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.

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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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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