MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,085 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement hand brake cable (1.1.15 (e))
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement hand brake shoe lever (1.1.15 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
n/s/f track rod end ball joint has split dust boot
slight play in steering rack
front number plate backing starting to peel.
very slight exhaust blow, not excessive enough to fail at time of test.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
front number plate backing starting to peel.
very slight exhaust blow, not excessive enough to fail at time of test.
very slight free movement offside rear wheel bearing, not enough to fail at time of test.
How Reliable is the Talbot Sunbeam?
Based on 5,538 MOT tests across 814 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DAC 79Y is a 1983 Talbot Sunbeam in Blue with a 2,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 79Y, 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 79Y registered?
DAC 79Y is a 1983 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 25 February 1983.
Is DAC 79Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for DAC 79Y shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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