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EEC 982F

1967 Talbot Sunbeam

Blue Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

10,423 mi
Last recorded10,423 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 1967 Talbot Sunbeam46,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEC 982F
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1967
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2016 10,423 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings bushes (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 10,423 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2015 10,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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 982F is a 1967 Talbot Sunbeam in Blue with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1967 Talbot Sunbeam models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 46,338 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 982F, 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 59 years old, this Talbot Sunbeam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EEC 982F registered?

EEC 982F is a 1967 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 17 August 1967.

Is EEC 982F safe to buy?

The MOT history for EEC 982F shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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