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CPO 902W

1980 Talbot Sunbeam

Black Petrol 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,461 mi
Last recorded51,461 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 1980 Talbot Sunbeam51,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPO 902W
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 51,461 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 51,450 miles

Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside rear and nearside rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 51,338 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine bay fire damage

exhaust centre mount insecure

exhaust on body

Pass 28 May 2011 51,032 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 51,032 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 51,017 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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CPO 902W is a 1980 Talbot Sunbeam in Black with a 2,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Talbot Sunbeam models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 51,133 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 CPO 902W, 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 46 years old, this Talbot Sunbeam is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CPO 902W?

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What year was CPO 902W registered?

CPO 902W is a 1980 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 1 October 1980.

Is CPO 902W safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPO 902W shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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