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MNA 514W

1980 Talbot Sunbeam

Black Petrol 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

74,069 mi
Last recorded74,069 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1980 Talbot Sunbeam51,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNA 514W
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 74,069 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 74,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 73,866 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusted through, with lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner 1/4 rusting through (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 73,866 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust unsupported at middle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively To slow, and can not sweep full screen in one go (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced At junction of nsf wing and inner cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged poorly fitted to osf caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusted through, with lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner 1/4 rusting through (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2013 72,574 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 72,453 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 72,412 miles

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 71,714 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 71,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

gearbox oil leaking

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 20 Oct 2007 71,144 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 70,197 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 70,197 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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MNA 514W is a 1980 Talbot Sunbeam in Black with a 2,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 MNA 514W, 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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MNA 514W is a 1980 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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