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TVC 73J

1970 Talbot Sunbeam

White Petrol 928cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,444 mi
Last recorded76,444 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVC 73J
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine928cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2010 76,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front crossmember starting to corrode

gearbox damp with oil

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

nearside rear lower sill starting to corrode

Pass 3 Mar 2009 75,242 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside door step starting to corrode

offside front floor starting to corrode

Fail 2 Mar 2009 75,241 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside door step starting to corrode

offside front floor starting to corrode

Pass 19 Jul 2007 12,800 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

nearside rear lower sill starting to corrode

Pass 25 Jul 2006 12,586 miles

nearside and offside front floor pans starting to corrode

offside rear floor to lower sill starting to corrode

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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TVC 73J is a 1970 Talbot Sunbeam in White with a 928cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TVC 73J, 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 56 years old, this Talbot Sunbeam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TVC 73J registered?

TVC 73J is a 1970 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 1 December 1970.

Is TVC 73J safe to buy?

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