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Oil leak
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Talbot Sunbeam?
Based on 5,538 MOT tests across 814 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RSL 218 is a 1960 Talbot Sunbeam in Blue with a 1,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 RSL 218, 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 66 years old, this Talbot Sunbeam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of RSL 218?
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What year was RSL 218 registered?
RSL 218 is a 1960 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 1 January 1960.
Is RSL 218 safe to buy?
The MOT history for RSL 218 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does RSL 218 have outstanding finance?
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