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SVF 777W

1981 Talbot Sunbeam

Blue Petrol 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,485 mi
Last recorded56,485 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 1981 Talbot Sunbeam63,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVF 777W
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 56,485 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 56,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2011 55,990 miles

rear inner sills starting to corrode and getting soft

slight exhaust blows at joints

slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Apr 2010 55,595 miles

Slight corrosion to under side of vehicle

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 55,190 miles

Both rear anti-roll bar links have slight play

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 22 Apr 2009 55,190 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear anti-roll bar links have slight play

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Apr 2008 55,140 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brakes lazey in releasing o/s

Pass 24 Apr 2007 55,096 miles

both bushes in end of rack slight play

n/s/r anti roll bar link slightly worn

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Apr 2006 55,050 miles

BOTH FRONT TOP MOUNTS PEELING.

BOTH REAR ROLL BAR LINKS MOVEMENT.

Pass 21 Apr 2005 54,925 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in n/s bush in end of steering rack

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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SVF 777W is a 1981 Talbot Sunbeam in Blue with a 2,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SVF 777W, 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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What year was SVF 777W registered?

SVF 777W is a 1981 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 14 April 1981.

Is SVF 777W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVF 777W shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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