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BHP 375Y

1982 Talbot Sunbeam

Green Petrol 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,156 mi
Last recorded66,156 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 1982 Talbot Sunbeam65,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHP 375Y
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 66,156 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2021 66,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system Both ends of brake hose (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Onto exhaust manifold (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak from rear of gearbox

Pass 15 Jul 2019 65,756 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

play in steering rack

Pass 16 Nov 2017 65,671 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack

Fail 29 Sep 2017 65,656 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement all brakes binding (3.5.1k)

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

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Oct 2016 65,349 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 65,332 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger and area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine oil leaks

Play in steering rack

Pass 16 Sep 2015 65,098 miles

Corrosion on o/s/f under sill

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 Sep 2015 65,043 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion on o/s/f under sill

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 May 2009 65,035 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 65,035 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 65,035 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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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BHP 375Y is a 1982 Talbot Sunbeam in Green with a 2,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Talbot Sunbeam models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 65,041 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 BHP 375Y, 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 44 years old, this Talbot Sunbeam is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BHP 375Y is a 1982 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 12 August 1982.

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