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FOF 636V

1980 Talbot Sunbeam

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

50,652 mi
Last recorded50,652 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1980 Talbot Sunbeam51,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOF 636V
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 50,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 50,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 50,652 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jul 2023 50,652 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 50,652 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front steering rack end slight play

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front steering rack end slight play

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 50,652 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 50,652 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear n/s and o/s shock bushes worn

rally car

Fail 16 Aug 2016 50,652 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear n/s and o/s shock bushes worn

rally car

Pass 4 Apr 2012 50,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

unable to acess condition of front brake pads

Fail 3 Apr 2012 50,652 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

unable to acess condition of front brake pads

Pass 8 Apr 2011 25,391 miles

front no plate detorated

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 25,388 miles

Centre Front Upper Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front no plate detorated

Fail 18 Feb 2010 25,388 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 25,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 25,378 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 25,134 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 24,929 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 24,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 81,749 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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FOF 636V is a 1980 Talbot Sunbeam in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 FOF 636V, 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 FOF 636V registered?

FOF 636V is a 1980 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 30 May 1980.

Is FOF 636V safe to buy?

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