MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,895 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed, within 30cms of anti-roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leaks
Oil leak
o/s handbrake low,requires adjustment or repair
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Talbot Sunbeam?
Based on 5,538 MOT tests across 814 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VFW 108W is a 1981 Talbot Sunbeam in Black with a 2,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.
Across all 1981 Talbot Sunbeam models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 63,246 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 VFW 108W, 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 45 years old, this Talbot Sunbeam is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was VFW 108W registered?
VFW 108W is a 1981 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 31 March 1981.
Is VFW 108W safe to buy?
The MOT history for VFW 108W shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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