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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside steering rack inner joint has slight play
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside front bottom ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated
Nearside rear and offside rear tyres worn close to legal limit
Offside steering arm has slight play at inner joint (rack)
Rear panhard rod joint has slight play
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Talbot Sunbeam?
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VEP 23T is a 1978 Talbot Sunbeam in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1978 Talbot Sunbeam models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 41,243 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 VEP 23T, 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 48 years old, this Talbot Sunbeam is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of VEP 23T?
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What year was VEP 23T registered?
VEP 23T is a 1978 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 1 August 1978.
Is VEP 23T safe to buy?
The MOT history for VEP 23T 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.
Does VEP 23T have outstanding finance?
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