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KVX 254J

1970 Talbot Sunbeam

Green Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

99,487 mi
Last recorded99,487 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVX 254J
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 99,487 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 99,483 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker top mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 99,476 miles

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Centre Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Driver's seat insecure mounting corroded (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pedal excessively corroded (3.3.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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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KVX 254J is a 1970 Talbot Sunbeam in Green with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 KVX 254J, 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 56 years old, this Talbot Sunbeam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KVX 254J registered?

KVX 254J is a 1970 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 18 September 1970.

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