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PHJ 124E

1997 Talbot Sunbeam

Green Petrol 1791cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

60,212 mi
Last recorded60,212 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHJ 124E
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,791cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 60,212 miles

advised indictor stalk fault

Pass 4 May 2018 59,287 miles

indicator switch

Fail 27 Apr 2018 59,283 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed Union to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

indicator switch

Pass 17 Mar 2017 58,378 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s fog lamp

switch loose

Pass 11 Mar 2016 57,439 miles

Both rear tyres perished on inner side walls

Fail 8 Mar 2016 57,439 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

Both rear tyres perished on inner side walls

Pass 17 Mar 2015 56,712 miles

advised gear box oil leak

advised indicator stalk faulty

Fail 13 Mar 2015

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advised gear box oil leak

advised indicator stalk faulty

Pass 19 Mar 2014 55,782 miles

advised slight fault with indicator stalk

Pass 26 Oct 2012 54,813 miles

advised front supension bushes perished

advised indicator stalk is loose

Fail 26 Oct 2012 54,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advised front supension bushes perished

advised indicator stalk is loose

Pass 12 Aug 2011 53,880 miles

advised front ball joint gaitor split

advised nsf top wishbone rubber slight play

advised slight play both front wheel bearings

Fail 10 Aug 2011 53,880 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advised altnator loose bolts missing

advised front ball joint gaitor split

advised nsf top wishbone rubber slight play

advised osf tyre gettin g low

advised slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 3 Sep 2010 53,216 miles

advised front tyres getting low

Fail 3 Sep 2010 53,216 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advised front tyres getting low

Pass 8 Apr 2009 51,523 miles

advised fluid leak front clutch slave cylinder

advised front number plate

Pass 10 Jan 2008 49,543 miles

advised indicator not staying on os

Pass 13 Oct 2006 48,131 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 47,207 miles

advised engine oil leak

advised slight play steering idler

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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PHJ 124E is a 1997 Talbot Sunbeam in Green with a 1,791cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PHJ 124E, 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 29 years old, this Talbot Sunbeam is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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PHJ 124E is a 1997 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 18 July 1997.

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