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EYA 140T

1978 Chrysler Sunbeam

White Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,465 mi
Last recorded46,465 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2009
Typical for 1978 Chrysler Sunbeam47,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYA 140T
MakeChrysler
ModelSunbeam
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2009 46,465 miles

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

fluid on n/s rear backplate

n/s handbrake lower effort

Fail 1 Dec 2009 46,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

fluid on n/s rear backplate

n/s handbrake lower effort

Pass 23 Jan 2008 45,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2008 45,820 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 43,564 miles

Oil leak

brake pipe on o/s front caliper slight surface corrosion

n/s front and rear tyre slightly perished and wall

n/s rear tyre on tread limit

slight play in lower stearing column bush

How Reliable is the Chrysler Sunbeam?

Based on 659 MOT tests across 132 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
498
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
132
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 12
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 9
Headlamp aim too low 8
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6
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EYA 140T is a 1978 Chrysler Sunbeam in White with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 Chrysler Sunbeam models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 47,321 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 Chrysler Sunbeam fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EYA 140T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Sunbeam typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 48 years old, this Chrysler Sunbeam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EYA 140T registered?

EYA 140T is a 1978 Chrysler Sunbeam, first registered on 21 September 1978.

Is EYA 140T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EYA 140T shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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