MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,831 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod end of steering rack (2.2.B.1f)
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
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
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)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
play in steering rack nearside
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
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.
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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.
Is DAC 35Y safe to buy?
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