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DAC 35Y

1983 Talbot Sunbeam

Blue Petrol 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

57,831 mi
Last recorded57,831 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 1983 Talbot Sunbeam62,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAC 35Y
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 57,831 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 57,170 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod end of steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 56,874 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod ball joint end of rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod ball joint end of rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Fail 31 Mar 2017 56,830 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking at gauge or gasket (7.2.3)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure mtg bolt very loose retightened fine (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod ball joint end of rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod ball joint end of rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 20 Apr 2016 56,164 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top suspension strut mounting (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 55,063 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 55,063 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 54,243 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 52,738 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 52,738 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 52,163 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

play in n/s front inner track rod

Pass 10 Sep 2010 51,232 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 50,299 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 50,168 miles

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

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Battery light is on. battery is flat.

Nearside Front Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 49,386 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in steering rack nearside

Pass 25 May 2007 49,134 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in steering rack

Pass 10 Jun 2006 49,042 miles

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

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

play in steering rack

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 35Y is a 1983 Talbot Sunbeam in Blue with a 2,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 35Y, 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 35Y registered?

DAC 35Y is a 1983 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 7 January 1983.

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