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HFT 690W

1981 Talbot Sunbeam

Black Petrol 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,974 mi
Last recorded89,974 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 1981 Talbot Sunbeam63,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFT 690W
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 89,974 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 89,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 89,062 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 88,727 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 88,279 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 88,021 miles

Front propshaft U/J worn

Fail 23 May 2014 88,019 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 87,652 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 87,075 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 86,623 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 86,620 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 86,188 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 86,006 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 85,978 miles

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.

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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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.

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