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MYC 575V

1979 Talbot Sunbeam

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,796 mi
Last recorded79,796 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 1979 Talbot Sunbeam42,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYC 575V
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 79,796 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 79,796 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2013 79,798 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 79,798 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 79,798 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2011 79,791 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 79,791 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 79,798 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 79,798 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 11,608 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 11,608 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 11,608 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 11,608 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 11,608 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 11,608 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MYC 575V is a 1979 Talbot Sunbeam in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Talbot Sunbeam models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 42,814 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 MYC 575V, 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 47 years old, this Talbot Sunbeam is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MYC 575V is a 1979 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 6 November 1979.

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