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FOO 555Y

1982 Talbot Sunbeam

Black Petrol 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

67,246 mi
Last recorded67,246 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 1982 Talbot Sunbeam65,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOO 555Y
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 67,246 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil present on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play detected in steering rack

Pass 31 Jul 2021 66,957 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 66,701 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 66,230 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 66,195 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 65,504 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 64,878 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 64,259 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 63,548 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 62,709 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight roughness to n/s/f wheel bearing

slight wear in front steering rack joints (more so in n/s/f )

Pass 31 May 2014 62,709 miles

slight roughness to n/s/f wheel bearing

slight wear in front steering rack joints (more so in n/s/f )

Pass 25 May 2013 61,889 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 61,467 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 60,958 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

o/s/r tyre on 1.6 mm legal limit

slight roughness to n/s/f wheel bearing when spun

slight wear in n/s steering rack

Pass 3 Jun 2011 60,958 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

o/s/r tyre on 1.6 mm legal limit

slight roughness to n/s/f wheel bearing when spun

slight wear in n/s steering rack

Pass 29 May 2010 60,506 miles

front tyres on 4mm

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

tailbox rubber mounting split

Fail 30 May 2009 60,276 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

n/s/r tyre on 4mm

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 30 May 2009 60,276 miles

n/s/r tyre on 4mm

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Fail 7 Jun 2008 59,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 59,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 59,207 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 57,958 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 57,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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FOO 555Y is a 1982 Talbot Sunbeam in Black with a 2,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1982 Talbot Sunbeam models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 65,041 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 FOO 555Y, 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 44 years old, this Talbot Sunbeam is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FOO 555Y registered?

FOO 555Y is a 1982 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 30 September 1982.

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