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BDV 237B

1964 Talbot Sunbeam

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,190 mi
Last recorded74,190 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1964 Talbot Sunbeam45,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDV 237B
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1964
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 74,190 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 74,039 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 73,964 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 73,964 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 73,859 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2014 73,859 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2013 73,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 73,594 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 73,423 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 73,227 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 73,227 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 73,214 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 73,141 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 72,722 miles

slight play infront wheel bearings

Pass 4 Feb 2006 72,396 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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BDV 237B is a 1964 Talbot Sunbeam in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1964 Talbot Sunbeam models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 45,414 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 BDV 237B, 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 62 years old, this Talbot Sunbeam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BDV 237B registered?

BDV 237B is a 1964 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 12 June 1964.

Is BDV 237B safe to buy?

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