MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,368 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
This car has dual purpose as rally car and is fitted with specialist equipment that may require periodic inspections:tyres fitted may not give the same performance in wet/dry conditions,
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
the car has dual purpose as rally car and is fitted with specialist equipment that may require periodic inspections :tyres fitted to car may not give the same performance in wet/dry conditions.
Advisories from full test may/do still apply
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front and rear coil springs insecure with suspension at maximum extended travel (hanging down)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside front brake hose slightly kinked
Oil leak
Presents of fluid (?) on rear brake back plates
How Reliable is the Talbot Sunbeam?
Based on 5,538 MOT tests across 814 vehicles.
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MLH 739V is a 1980 Talbot Sunbeam in Blue with a 2,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 MLH 739V, 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 MLH 739V registered?
MLH 739V is a 1980 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 30 May 1980.
Is MLH 739V safe to buy?
The MOT history for MLH 739V shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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