MOT Status
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33,109 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside rear brake binding slightly. Suspect warped brake drum as brake readings fluctuate , but within limits
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
A brake or brakes are binding when the vehicle reverses
It appears that the parking brake has not been adjusted correctly as back plate levers are in the on position and not against their Fully Off stops
Low brake reading on the offside park brake.
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust rubber hangers are badly perishing. One has broken on the rear silencer
Drivers seat belt starting to fray.
Offside front strut top mount "juddering" slightly when turned lock to lock.
Small hole in exhaust tail section.
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Drivers seat belt starting to fray.
Offside front strut top mount "juddering" slightly when turned lock to lock.
Small hole in exhaust tail section.
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
n/s/f brake bind
o/s/f upper suspention mounting bearing stiff
emission level close to legal limit
How Reliable is the Talbot Sunbeam?
Based on 5,538 MOT tests across 814 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RAC 190W is a 1980 Talbot Sunbeam in Black with a 2,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 1980 Talbot Sunbeam models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 51,133 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 190W, 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 46 years old, this Talbot Sunbeam is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of RAC 190W?
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What year was RAC 190W registered?
RAC 190W is a 1980 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 23 October 1980.
Is RAC 190W safe to buy?
The MOT history for RAC 190W shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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