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PEU 47F

1967 Talbot Sunbeam

Blue Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,817 mi
Last recorded78,817 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 1967 Talbot Sunbeam46,338 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEU 47F
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1967
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 78,817 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 73,733 miles

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

oil and water leak

Fail 24 Aug 2017 73,722 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

oil and water leak

Pass 5 Jul 2016 72,908 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 72,896 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working excessive pressure required for lights to work (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 70,956 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 70,943 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 70,776 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 70,764 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 70,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 70,584 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 69,107 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 69,107 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 69,093 miles

front shock lower bushes perishing

o/s engine mount nut loose

slight travel on footbrake

Fail 13 Jul 2010 69,092 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front shock lower bushes perishing

o/s engine mount nut loose

slight travel on footbrake

Pass 26 Sep 2009 69,020 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 69,020 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 68,993 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 68,962 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 68,578 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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PEU 47F is a 1967 Talbot Sunbeam in Blue with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PEU 47F, 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 PEU 47F registered?

PEU 47F is a 1967 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 31 December 1967.

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