MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,974 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
offside rear wheel arch corroded
Front propshaft U/J worn
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front propshaft U/J worn
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
all wheel studs/nuts not full thread
nearside front indicater lens cracked
offside front chassis poorly repaired
offside front indicater lens damaged
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Talbot Sunbeam?
Based on 5,538 MOT tests across 814 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HFT 690W is a 1981 Talbot Sunbeam in Black with a 2,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
Across all 1981 Talbot Sunbeam models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 63,246 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 HFT 690W, 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 45 years old, this Talbot Sunbeam is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was HFT 690W registered?
HFT 690W is a 1981 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 1 June 1981.
Is HFT 690W safe to buy?
The MOT history for HFT 690W shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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