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FLE 917C

1965 Talbot Sunbeam

Silver Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

62,756 mi
Last recorded62,756 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 1965 Talbot Sunbeam47,165 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLE 917C
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1965
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 62,756 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

front inner sills heavily corroded

front jacking points heavily corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2020 62,756 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

front inner sills heavily corroded

front jacking points heavily corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2019 62,562 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

advanced corrosion to both inner sills and offside jacking point

Fail 16 Aug 2019 62,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

advanced corrosion to both inner sills and offside jacking point

Pass 30 Aug 2018 62,393 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive only just acceptable (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

corrosion to offside and nearside rear of vehicle , prescribed areas of leaf spring mountings

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 18 May 2017 62,397 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 62,392 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 62,391 miles

oil leaks

Fail 10 Nov 2014 62,391 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 62,396 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 62,396 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2011 62,395 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 62,395 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 62,389 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 62,396 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 62,395 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 62,397 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 62,397 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 62,391 miles

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

Steering box input shaft has slight play. Slight oil leak also apparent.

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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FLE 917C is a 1965 Talbot Sunbeam in Silver with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1965 Talbot Sunbeam models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 47,165 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 FLE 917C, 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 61 years old, this Talbot Sunbeam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FLE 917C registered?

FLE 917C is a 1965 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 15 July 1965.

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