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SMY 47F

1983 Talbot Sunbeam

Red Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,790 mi
Last recorded13,790 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2010
Typical for 1983 Talbot Sunbeam62,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMY 47F
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2010 13,790 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear axle outer oil seal leacking at back plate

Pass 30 Jul 2008 13,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight dampness nsr hub

Pass 23 May 2007 13,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nsr hub slight misting of oil

Pass 3 May 2006 13,703 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

SLIGHT LEAK NSR HUB †BOTH OS & NS FRONT LOWER WISHBONE BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH

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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SMY 47F is a 1983 Talbot Sunbeam in Red with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Talbot Sunbeam models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 62,220 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SMY 47F, 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 43 years old, this Talbot Sunbeam is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SMY 47F is a 1983 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 1 April 1983.

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