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CTG 766J

1971 Talbot Sunbeam

Blue Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,064 mi
Last recorded54,064 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTG 766J
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 54,064 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 54,064 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 53,865 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 53,493 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 53,037 miles

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

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 21 Jun 2013 52,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 52,136 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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CTG 766J is a 1971 Talbot Sunbeam in Blue with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CTG 766J, 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 55 years old, this Talbot Sunbeam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CTG 766J registered?

CTG 766J is a 1971 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 17 February 1971.

Is CTG 766J safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTG 766J shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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