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HOW 16V

1980 Talbot Sunbeam

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23 mi
Last recorded23 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 1980 Talbot Sunbeam51,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOW 16V
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 23 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Nov 2024 23 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 21 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jan 2019 15 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jan 2019 15 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 10 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

non-standard seat belts fitted offside and nearside

Pass 22 Jan 2015 3 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 11 Oct 2013 3 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 3 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 3 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 3 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2008 4 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2007 3 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 3 miles

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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HOW 16V is a 1980 Talbot Sunbeam in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1980 Talbot Sunbeam models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 51,133 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HOW 16V, 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 46 years old, this Talbot Sunbeam is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HOW 16V registered?

HOW 16V is a 1980 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 1 April 1980.

Is HOW 16V safe to buy?

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