MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,494 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front bumper insecure
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front bumper insecure
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both sides rear shock absorber bushes starting to split but no play/o/s/f top ball joint rubber split but no play/o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode/o/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode
n/s/f tyre slightly damaged
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both sides rear shock absorber bushes starting to split but no play/o/s/f top ball joint rubber split but no play/o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode/o/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode
n/s/f tyre slightly damaged
How Reliable is the Talbot Sunbeam?
Based on 5,538 MOT tests across 814 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UTU 401E is a 1967 Talbot Sunbeam in Blue with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 UTU 401E, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of UTU 401E?
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What year was UTU 401E registered?
UTU 401E is a 1967 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 1 February 1967.
Is UTU 401E safe to buy?
The MOT history for UTU 401E shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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