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EEC 174W

1981 Talbot Sunbeam

Black Petrol 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,257 mi
Last recorded74,257 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 1981 Talbot Sunbeam63,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEC 174W
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 74,257 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 74,036 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 73,850 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front anti roll bar rubbers poor

Fail 3 Feb 2017 73,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Steering column retaining device insecure lower (2.1.6)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 73,848 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion to both door steps

Fail 19 Feb 2016 73,848 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Wheel nut(s) missing all 4 (4.2.A.1e)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion to both door steps

Fail 4 Sep 2015 73,848 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rigger (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sills (6.1.A.1)

Offside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion strut top (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake effort to low

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

water and oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2008 72,474 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 72,473 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 72,448 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 72,347 miles

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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EEC 174W is a 1981 Talbot Sunbeam in Black with a 2,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1981 Talbot Sunbeam models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 63,246 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 EEC 174W, 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 45 years old, this Talbot Sunbeam is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EEC 174W registered?

EEC 174W is a 1981 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 7 May 1981.

Is EEC 174W safe to buy?

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