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NMV 774E

1967 Talbot Sunbeam

Black Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,015 mi
Last recorded55,015 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2011
Typical for 1967 Talbot Sunbeam46,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMV 774E
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1967
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2011 55,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front wiper blades in poor condision

n/s + o/s sills corroded

n/s/ + o/s floor pans corroded

vehicle has a thick coating of under seal all over

Fail 28 Nov 2011 54,990 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front wiper blades in poor condision

n/s + o/s sills corroded

n/s/ + o/s floor pans corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2011 54,943 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres perished in tread areas

engine has a misfire

starter motor near end of life

Pass 6 Nov 2010 54,211 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f body has excessive corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2010 54,112 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

vehicle in a overall poor condition

Pass 29 Jun 2009 53,529 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 52,243 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 50,639 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 48,219 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

o/s drive shaft u/j worn

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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NMV 774E is a 1967 Talbot Sunbeam in Black with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NMV 774E, 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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What year was NMV 774E registered?

NMV 774E is a 1967 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 10 January 1967.

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