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DAC 61Y

1983 Talbot Sunbeam

Blue Petrol 2172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,955 mi
Last recorded69,955 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1983 Talbot Sunbeam62,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAC 61Y
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 69,955 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 69,494 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 60,486 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x member/lower panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure floor under seat (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 68,836 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 68,818 miles

front tie rod bushes slightly worn

Fail 23 Feb 2018 68,811 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill not continuously seam welded on repair (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill not continuously seam welded on repair (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 68,517 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 68,513 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped rear axle brake pipe (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported complete (7.1.1)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering n/s/r inner and outer sills (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering o/s/r inner and outer sills (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/f floor and o/s/f chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 68,429 miles

surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 24 Feb 2015 68,429 miles

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

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 26 Sep 2013 67,018 miles

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 24 Sep 2011 66,882 miles

Oil leak

all four tyres perished

all four tyres worn on inner edge

engine overheating

rear diff oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2010 65,648 miles

All tyres have surface cracks (vehicle sits)

Exhaust secured with wire but secure

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2009 64,404 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 63,396 miles

advise off side rear tyer been rubbing on wing not visibil at test

Fail 26 May 2008 63,396 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

advise off side rear tyer been rubbing on wing not visibil at test

Pass 25 May 2006 61,784 miles

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 61Y 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 70.6%.

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 61Y, 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 61Y registered?

DAC 61Y is a 1983 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 2 February 1983.

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