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UPV 456X

1982 Talbot Sunbeam

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1982 Talbot Sunbeam65,041 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPV 456X
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2015

HEAVILY MODIFIED FOR RALLYING no interior fitted with cage /bucket seats and harnesses all brake & fuel lines inside car

Pass 25 Apr 2014 165 miles

some corrions to floor chassis and inner sill b ut more tham 30cm from any point

Fail 31 Mar 2014 165 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2013

Full competition rally rally so all parts not as standard

Pass 7 Mar 2012

heavily modified for rallying

Pass 8 May 2010
Pass 25 Mar 2009

car modified for rallying

Pass 29 Mar 2008

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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UPV 456X is a 1982 Talbot Sunbeam in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1982 Talbot Sunbeam models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 65,041 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 UPV 456X, 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 44 years old, this Talbot Sunbeam is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was UPV 456X registered?

UPV 456X is a 1982 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 1 March 1982.

Is UPV 456X safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPV 456X shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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