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DAC 97Y

1983 Talbot Sunbeam

Blue Petrol 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,929 mi
Last recorded79,929 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Talbot Sunbeam62,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAC 97Y
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 79,929 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 79,926 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 79,924 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 79,337 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 79,152 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 78,624 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coolant leak

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 8 Aug 2015 68,624 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant leak

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 May 2014 77,733 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 77,208 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 77,208 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 97Y is a 1983 Talbot Sunbeam in Blue with a 2,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 97Y, 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 97Y registered?

DAC 97Y is a 1983 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 14 April 1983.

Is DAC 97Y safe to buy?

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