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EOC 195V

1980 Talbot Sunbeam

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

958 mi
Last recorded958 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 1980 Talbot Sunbeam51,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOC 195V
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 958 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 958 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 968 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 958 miles

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

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

All 4 tyres not road legal.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine oil leak. Gearbox oil leak.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 958 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 958 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack

Pass 13 Feb 2007 958 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 958 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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EOC 195V is a 1980 Talbot Sunbeam in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1980 Talbot Sunbeam models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 51,133 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EOC 195V, 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 46 years old, this Talbot Sunbeam is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EOC 195V registered?

EOC 195V is a 1980 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 1 May 1980.

Is EOC 195V safe to buy?

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