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VFS 572V

2003 Talbot Sunbeam

Black Petrol 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,306 mi
Last recorded58,306 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFS 572V
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 58,306 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 58,199 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 57,777 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 57,594 miles

slight play both inner steering rack ends

Pass 20 Jun 2015 57,049 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 56,983 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 56,815 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

off side track rod end boot slightly perished

Pass 4 Jun 2012 56,723 miles

slight play on lower steering column bush

parking brake light lit on dash

Fail 29 May 2012 56,723 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

parking brake light lit on dash

slight exhaust blow centre clamp area

slight play on lower steering column bush

Pass 31 May 2011 56,437 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2010 55,760 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2009 54,040 miles

both headlamps reflectors starting to defuse.

Pass 23 May 2008 53,948 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Jun 2007 52,099 miles

steering rack worn at offside knuckle.

Fail 30 May 2007 52,600 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

sreering rack worn at offside knuckle.

Pass 30 May 2006 51,723 miles

steering rack worn on offside.

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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VFS 572V is a 2003 Talbot Sunbeam in Black with a 2,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VFS 572V, 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 23 years old, this Talbot Sunbeam is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VFS 572V registered?

VFS 572V is a 2003 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 9 August 2003.

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