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DAC 10Y

1983 Talbot Sunbeam

Blue Petrol 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,212 mi
Last recorded90,212 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 1983 Talbot Sunbeam62,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAC 10Y
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 90,212 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 89,128 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 88,321 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 87,527 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 86,290 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 85,520 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 84,715 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 84,553 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside outer rear wheel arch corroded.

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2013 84,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside outer rear wheel arch corroded.

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2007 84,553 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 84,556 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 84,553 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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DAC 10Y is a 1983 Talbot Sunbeam in Blue with a 2,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DAC 10Y, 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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DAC 10Y is a 1983 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 14 January 1983.

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