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JCG 957E

1967 Talbot Sunbeam

Blue Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

42,649 mi
Last recorded42,649 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 1967 Talbot Sunbeam46,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCG 957E
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1967
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 42,649 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 42,571 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 42,498 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 42,498 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 42,490 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 42,490 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 42,268 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2012 42,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 May 2012 42,045 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2011 41,752 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Apr 2010 41,644 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 41,435 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 41,159 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 41,019 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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JCG 957E is a 1967 Talbot Sunbeam in Blue with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1967 Talbot Sunbeam models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 46,338 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 JCG 957E, 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 59 years old, this Talbot Sunbeam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JCG 957E registered?

JCG 957E is a 1967 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 4 April 1967.

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