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HLO 360V

1979 Talbot Sunbeam

Blue Petrol 928cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,577 mi
Last recorded62,577 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 1979 Talbot Sunbeam42,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLO 360V
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine928cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 62,577 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 61,441 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 61,441 miles

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 59,388 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 57,398 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 54,273 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

interior mirror loose

Fail 11 Sep 2009 54,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

interior mirror loose

Pass 26 Sep 2008 51,096 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 51,095 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2007 47,776 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 47,776 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2006 47,754 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all suspension bushes perishing & slight play

n/s/r chassis slight damage

Fail 11 May 2006 47,741 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 5 Apr 2006 47,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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HLO 360V is a 1979 Talbot Sunbeam in Blue with a 928cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Talbot Sunbeam models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 42,814 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 HLO 360V, 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 47 years old, this Talbot Sunbeam is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HLO 360V registered?

HLO 360V is a 1979 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 24 August 1979.

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