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RAC 135W

1981 Talbot Sunbeam

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

18,416 mi
Last recorded18,416 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 1981 Talbot Sunbeam63,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAC 135W
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 18,416 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 18,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 18,005 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 17,846 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Aug 2020 17,846 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Apr 2019 17,697 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 17,576 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 17,402 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 17,236 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 17,236 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 May 2015 17,078 miles

under side of car corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2015 17,072 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 16,575 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 16,575 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 15,849 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

no rear seat fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2012 15,841 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 15,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 15,153 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 15,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 15,114 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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RAC 135W is a 1981 Talbot Sunbeam in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RAC 135W, 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.

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RAC 135W is a 1981 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 18 February 1981.

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