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JWR 391Y

1982 Talbot Sunbeam

Blue Petrol 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,923 mi
Last recorded78,923 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Talbot Sunbeam65,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWR 391Y
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 78,923 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 78,882 miles

rear exhaust mountiung rubbers are deteriorated

Fail 25 Jun 2014 78,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust mountiung rubbers are deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2013 78,781 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre cuts in outer edge

Pass 12 Jun 2012 78,675 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre has cuts in the tread pattern

rear exhaust mountings starting to split

Pass 7 Apr 2011 78,434 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 78,384 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 78,361 miles

Chain guard missing

Coolant leak

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s/r tyre slight cuting to side wall

Pass 6 Mar 2008 78,259 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 78,159 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 78,062 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

slight play in steering rack end n/s

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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JWR 391Y is a 1982 Talbot Sunbeam in Blue with a 2,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 JWR 391Y, 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 JWR 391Y registered?

JWR 391Y is a 1982 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 10 November 1982.

Is JWR 391Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWR 391Y shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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