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PRW 443W

1981 Talbot Sunbeam

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,084 mi
Last recorded50,084 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 1981 Talbot Sunbeam63,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRW 443W
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 50,084 miles

Advise Exhaust noise level

Advise all Inner wings have been heavily undersealed

Advise all brake pipes have been heavily greased

Advise all welding has been undersealed

Advise this vehicle has undergone a lot of welding and has had filler in not structual areas

Fail 24 Nov 2016 49,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system excessively tight Strut top mount seized (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing by bonnet (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure strut top mount locking nut not correctly locked (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside 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 Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Advise Exhaust noise level

Advise all Inner wings have been heavily undersealed

Advise all brake pipes have been heavily greased

Advise this vehicle has undergone a lot of welding and has had filler in not structual areas

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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PRW 443W is a 1981 Talbot Sunbeam in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Talbot Sunbeam models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 63,246 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 PRW 443W, 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 45 years old, this Talbot Sunbeam is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PRW 443W registered?

PRW 443W is a 1981 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 3 February 1981.

Is PRW 443W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRW 443W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PRW 443W have outstanding finance?

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