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DAC 110Y

1983 Talbot Sunbeam

Blue Petrol 2172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

58,005 mi
Last recorded58,005 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1983 Talbot Sunbeam62,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAC 110Y
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 58,005 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 58,003 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 57,972 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 57,909 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 57,737 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 57,736 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 56,804 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 56,717 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 56,714 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 56,706 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front inner brake discs are corroding

Pass 1 Oct 2011 56,374 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 55,018 miles

engine oil light on on tick-over

play in offside steering rack

Pass 9 Oct 2009 52,781 miles

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

nearside floor area corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2008 51,451 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Apr 2007 51,441 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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 110Y is a 1983 Talbot Sunbeam in Blue with a 2,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 110Y, 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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What year was DAC 110Y registered?

DAC 110Y is a 1983 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 1 May 1983.

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