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KWV 40W

1980 Talbot Sunbeam

Black Petrol 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,475 mi
Last recorded42,475 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 1980 Talbot Sunbeam51,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWV 40W
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 42,475 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 42,475 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 40,434 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 37,766 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 37,732 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 35,390 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 33,532 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 30,880 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 27,960 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 27,956 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 24,592 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 21,919 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 21,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 17,816 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 13,133 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 8,643 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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KWV 40W is a 1980 Talbot Sunbeam in Black with a 2,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 KWV 40W, 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 KWV 40W registered?

KWV 40W is a 1980 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 20 August 1980.

Is KWV 40W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KWV 40W shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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