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UPO 79F

1967 Talbot Sunbeam

Red Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

3,052 mi
Last recorded3,052 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 1967 Talbot Sunbeam46,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPO 79F
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1967
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 3,052 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 354 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 339 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 2,052 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 2,052 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 1,449 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 99,773 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 97,970 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2007 95,210 miles

Oil leaks on rear hubs

Play in steering box and idler

Right front hub bearing slightly noisey

Fail 18 May 2007 95,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 May 2007 95,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Large leak on right rear hub

Large pil leak on engine and engine not running very well

Play in steering box and idler

Pass 28 Sep 2005 92,887 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 92,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

performance of rear brakes indicating that both rear drums are out of true.

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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UPO 79F is a 1967 Talbot Sunbeam in Red with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1967 Talbot Sunbeam models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 46,338 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 UPO 79F, 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 59 years old, this Talbot Sunbeam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UPO 79F registered?

UPO 79F is a 1967 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 1 December 1967.

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