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VSH 180V

1979 Talbot Sunbeam

Black Petrol 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,921 mi
Last recorded73,921 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Talbot Sunbeam42,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSH 180V
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 73,921 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 73,463 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 72,538 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 72,538 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 71,864 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 71,324 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 71,163 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 71,163 miles

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.

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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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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