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GSW 114J

1971 Talbot Sunbeam

White Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,750 mi
Last recorded37,750 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSW 114J
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 37,750 miles

both front wheel bearings are slightly noisey

slight corrosion to some parts out of prescribed area

slight surface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

some bushes are slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Oct 2014 37,738 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight noise from front wheel bearings

some corrosion is ok with test tool but a hammer could make holes

variuos buishes deterioated

varoius parts corrded out of perscribed areas

Pass 30 Oct 2013 37,653 miles

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

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

Oil leak from offside of rear axle case

Pass 2 Jun 2012 37,225 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 37,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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GSW 114J is a 1971 Talbot Sunbeam in White with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GSW 114J, 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 55 years old, this Talbot Sunbeam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GSW 114J registered?

GSW 114J is a 1971 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 6 April 1971.

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