MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,921 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Talbot Sunbeam?
Based on 5,538 MOT tests across 814 vehicles.
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VSH 180V is a 1979 Talbot Sunbeam in Black with a 2,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1979 Talbot Sunbeam models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 42,814 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 VSH 180V, 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 47 years old, this Talbot Sunbeam is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was VSH 180V registered?
VSH 180V is a 1979 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 1 September 1979.
Is VSH 180V safe to buy?
The MOT history for VSH 180V shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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