MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,391 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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Drivers seat belt slow to retract.
Drivers side front binding on slightly.
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Surface corrosion to inner wing panels and roof.
Welding repairs to floor.
Welding repairs to inner and outer sills.
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
front crossmember, floor, and chassis corroded
inner sills corroded
slight play steering rack
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
both front brake pipes corroded
Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Talbot Sunbeam?
Based on 5,538 MOT tests across 814 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KKV 98V is a 1980 Talbot Sunbeam in Black with a 2,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 KKV 98V, 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 KKV 98V registered?
KKV 98V is a 1980 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 7 February 1980.
Is KKV 98V safe to buy?
The MOT history for KKV 98V shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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