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DAC 75Y

1983 Talbot Sunbeam

Blue Petrol 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,259 mi
Last recorded71,259 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 1983 Talbot Sunbeam62,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAC 75Y
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2012 71,259 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Advanced corrosion to n/s inner sill

Corrosion to front chassis outriggers and floor pans

Freeplay o/s/r antiroll bar linkage

Front antiroll bar link rubbers deteriorated

Front suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Some freeplay in steering column

Pass 2 Sep 2010 70,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 70,827 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

No Rear seat belt

O/S/F flasher lens cracked,no white light showing.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 70,827 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

No Rear seat belt

O/S/F flasher lens cracked,no white light showing.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 70,622 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front anti-roll both link bars bushes perished

n/s outer sill started to corroded

rear anti-roll link bars worn and d bushes

Fail 3 Dec 2007 70,622 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front anti-roll both link bars bushes perished

n/s outer sill started to corroded

rear anti-roll link bars worn and d bushes

Pass 11 Dec 2006 70,464 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front anti -roll bar bushes perished

n/s/r outer sill weak started to corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2006 70,464 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front anti -roll bar bushes perished

n/s/r outer sill weak started to corroded

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 75Y is a 1983 Talbot Sunbeam in Blue with a 2,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 75Y, 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 75Y registered?

DAC 75Y is a 1983 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 16 February 1983.

Is DAC 75Y safe to buy?

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