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OLV 242M

1974 Talbot Sunbeam

Turquoise Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,378 mi
Last recorded93,378 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLV 242M
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1974
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 93,378 miles

Nearside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 93,341 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 93,341 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

(1)Unable to carry out brake test Major Caliper Leakage front offside,

Pass 12 Mar 2010 3,178 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 93,178 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

(1) Outer door cill heavely coated with undersal appear weak covered with outer chrome cills (2) Rear mechanical brake levers worn very little reserve travel no adjustment avaiable.

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 93,045 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 92,812 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 92,423 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 91,133 miles

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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OLV 242M is a 1974 Talbot Sunbeam in Turquoise with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OLV 242M, 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 52 years old, this Talbot Sunbeam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OLV 242M registered?

OLV 242M is a 1974 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 15 February 1974.

Is OLV 242M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLV 242M shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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