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KJL 865X

1981 Talbot Sunbeam

Green Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,570 mi
Last recorded81,570 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2009
Typical for 1981 Talbot Sunbeam63,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJL 865X
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2009 81,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust silencer plated and repaired

front brake hoses secured with cable ties

hole and corrosion to inner wings o/s anb n/s near winscreen none pa area

hole and corrosion to o/s/f out rigger none perscribed area

n/s mirror head missing

n/s/f fog light brocken

n/s/r foot brake could be better

no rear seat belts fitted

no side idicators fitted

repairs to o/s and n/s outer sills

Fail 16 Jul 2009 81,570 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust silencer plated and repaired

front brake hoses secured with cable ties

hole and corrosion to inner wings o/s anb n/s near winscreen none pa area

hole and corrosion to o/s/f out rigger none perscribed area

n/s mirror head missing

n/s/f fog light brocken

n/s/r foot brake could be better

no rear seat belts fitted

no side idicators fitted

repairs to o/s and n/s outer sills

Pass 9 Jul 2008 81,538 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 81,538 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

brake pipes thick wax oil

nearside wing mirror missing

no rear seatbelts

underneath thick wax oil

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

Pass 9 May 2007 81,473 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 81,473 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

No Nearside Wing Mirror

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

Offside front floor pan corroded

Underneath heavily greased

Pass 26 Apr 2006 81,374 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 81,374 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight play in n/s rack end bush

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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KJL 865X is a 1981 Talbot Sunbeam in Green with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Talbot Sunbeam models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 63,246 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 KJL 865X, 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 45 years old, this Talbot Sunbeam is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KJL 865X registered?

KJL 865X is a 1981 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 7 September 1981.

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