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NHT 3F

1967 Talbot Sunbeam

Blue Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

36,448 mi
Last recorded36,448 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 1967 Talbot Sunbeam46,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHT 3F
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1967
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 36,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 36,446 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking brake cylinder leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 36,401 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 36,198 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 36,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 36,156 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 36,005 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 36,002 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 31 May 2012 35,918 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 35,733 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 9 Jun 2011 35,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

foot brake quite a lot of travel

Pass 27 Oct 2008 35,715 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 35,714 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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NHT 3F is a 1967 Talbot Sunbeam in Blue with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1967 Talbot Sunbeam models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 46,338 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 NHT 3F, 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 59 years old, this Talbot Sunbeam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NHT 3F is a 1967 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 4 December 1967.

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