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DDU 44Y

1983 Talbot Sunbeam

Blue Petrol 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,951 mi
Last recorded72,951 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 1983 Talbot Sunbeam62,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDU 44Y
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 72,951 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 72,951 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 72,882 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked. (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight seepage gearbox.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 10 Feb 2021 72,817 miles

Central Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both ns and os slight movement at top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight seepage gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both nsr and osr (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 72,761 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 72,640 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2019 72,601 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 72,418 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wiper blades wearing

Pass 17 Mar 2017 71,865 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 71,862 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 71,752 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 71,309 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s front tyre starting to crack

Pass 1 Oct 2012 71,011 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s front tyre starting to crack

Pass 26 Oct 2011 70,726 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 69,277 miles

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

Nearside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Offside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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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DDU 44Y is a 1983 Talbot Sunbeam in Blue with a 2,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DDU 44Y, 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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DDU 44Y is a 1983 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 19 May 1983.

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