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DAC 40Y

1983 Talbot Sunbeam

Blue Petrol 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

3,351 mi
Last recorded3,351 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 1983 Talbot Sunbeam62,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAC 40Y
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 3,351 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 2,344 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 1,594 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 1,226 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 165 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 99,740 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 99,740 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 99,429 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 98,038 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 98,038 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EXHAUST RUBBERS IN POOR CONDITION

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2007 98,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all underbody rubber exhaust mountings are showing signs of deterioration

Pass 11 Dec 2007 98,027 miles

all underbody rubber exhaust mountings are showing signs of deterioration

Pass 19 Apr 2006 94,628 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 94,620 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside brake disc contaminated with oil

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 40Y is a 1983 Talbot Sunbeam in Blue with a 2,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 40Y, 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 40Y registered?

DAC 40Y is a 1983 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 1 February 1983.

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