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PAB 697E

1967 Talbot Sunbeam

White Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,464 mi
Last recorded52,464 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 1967 Talbot Sunbeam46,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAB 697E
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1967
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 52,464 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 51,816 miles

Engine and gearbox oil leaks

Nearside Rear Gear oil leaking from hub

Service brake sticking intermittently / slow to release.

Pass 23 Apr 2018 51,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 51,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 51,426 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 51,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 51,150 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 50,423 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 50,423 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 50,397 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 50,394 miles

slight wear in n/s front top ball joint slight wear in o/s front lower ball joint

Pass 30 Jul 2008 50,392 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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PAB 697E is a 1967 Talbot Sunbeam in White with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PAB 697E, 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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PAB 697E is a 1967 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 12 June 1967.

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