MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,228 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
How Reliable is the Talbot Sunbeam?
Based on 5,538 MOT tests across 814 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LRN 387X is a 1981 Talbot Sunbeam in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 LRN 387X, 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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How do I check the history of LRN 387X?
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What year was LRN 387X registered?
LRN 387X is a 1981 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 4 September 1981.
Is LRN 387X safe to buy?
The MOT history for LRN 387X shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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