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HHC 510Y

1982 Talbot Sunbeam

Blue Petrol 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,736 mi
Last recorded51,736 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 1982 Talbot Sunbeam65,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHC 510Y
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 51,736 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 51,526 miles

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Fail 18 Sep 2020 51,526 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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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HHC 510Y is a 1982 Talbot Sunbeam in Blue with a 2,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HHC 510Y, 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 HHC 510Y registered?

HHC 510Y is a 1982 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 20 October 1982.

Is HHC 510Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHC 510Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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