MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,910 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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n/s/r halfshaft oil seal leaking
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
n/s/r halfshaft oil seal leaking
centre exhaust rubbers snapped but exhaust still suported
n/s/r half shaft oil seal leaking
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
centre exhaust rubbers snapped but exhaust still suported
n/s/r half shaft oil seal leaking
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Talbot Sunbeam?
Based on 5,538 MOT tests across 814 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EAO 230V is a 1979 Talbot Sunbeam in Black with a 2,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
Across all 1979 Talbot Sunbeam models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 42,814 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 EAO 230V, 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 47 years old, this Talbot Sunbeam is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was EAO 230V registered?
EAO 230V is a 1979 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 1 September 1979.
Is EAO 230V safe to buy?
The MOT history for EAO 230V shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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