MOT Status
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69,955 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
front tie rod bushes slightly worn
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)
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)
surface corrosion under vehicle
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
surface corrosion under vehicle
surface corrosion under vehicle
Oil leak
all four tyres perished
all four tyres worn on inner edge
engine overheating
rear diff oil leak
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
advise off side rear tyer been rubbing on wing not visibil at test
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
How Reliable is the Talbot Sunbeam?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is DAC 61Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for DAC 61Y shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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