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FFO 119W

1981 Talbot Sunbeam

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1981 Talbot Sunbeam63,246 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFO 119W
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020
Pass 25 Sep 2019

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018
Pass 13 Sep 2017
Pass 12 Aug 2016
Pass 18 Mar 2015 107,595 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 107,590 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 104,267 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 102,325 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

slight play in lower steering colum bush

small cut in o/s/r tyre inner sidewall

Pass 3 Mar 2012 100,108 miles

slight play in lower Steering column bush

Pass 26 Jan 2011 97,029 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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FFO 119W is a 1981 Talbot Sunbeam in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 FFO 119W, 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 FFO 119W registered?

FFO 119W is a 1981 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 10 April 1981.

Is FFO 119W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFO 119W shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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