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GPH 250V

1980 Talbot Sunbeam

Red Petrol 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,586 mi
Last recorded42,586 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 1980 Talbot Sunbeam51,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPH 250V
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 42,586 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 42,322 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 42,214 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 41,781 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 41,019 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 41,014 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 40,410 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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GPH 250V is a 1980 Talbot Sunbeam in Red with a 2,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GPH 250V, 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 GPH 250V registered?

GPH 250V is a 1980 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 8 February 1980.

Is GPH 250V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPH 250V shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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