MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,790 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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.
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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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What year was SMY 47F registered?
SMY 47F is a 1983 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 1 April 1983.
Is SMY 47F safe to buy?
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