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LDH 594V

1980 Talbot Sunbeam

White Petrol 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1980 Talbot Sunbeam51,133 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDH 594V
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025
Pass 2 Aug 2019
Fail 21 Jun 2019

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn hub bolts lose and exesive free play at wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp electrical fault on rear cluster flashing together (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jun 2018

Rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 9 Jun 2017

no passenger seats at time of test

Pass 6 Aug 2013 1,914 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 902 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2011
Pass 3 Nov 2009

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2009

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 2,028 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 1,726 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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LDH 594V is a 1980 Talbot Sunbeam in White with a 2,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LDH 594V, 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 LDH 594V registered?

LDH 594V is a 1980 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 1 January 1980.

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