MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,067 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
no rear seat belts fitted
unable to see welding repairs due to underseal nearside and offside
How Reliable is the Talbot Sunbeam?
Based on 5,538 MOT tests across 814 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ORW 171W is a 1980 Talbot Sunbeam in Black with a 2,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 ORW 171W, 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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What year was ORW 171W registered?
ORW 171W is a 1980 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 23 October 1980.
Is ORW 171W safe to buy?
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