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VWR 500X

1981 Talbot Sunbeam

Blue Petrol 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,240 mi
Last recorded64,240 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 1981 Talbot Sunbeam63,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWR 500X
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 64,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases patched up (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

vehicle has age related corrosion to underside

Pass 27 Jun 2014 64,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 64,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 63,631 miles

o/s h/lamp poor beam pattern.

washer bottle insecure.

Fail 1 Jun 2013 63,631 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

o/s h/lamp poor beam pattern.

washer bottle insecure.

Pass 22 Feb 2012 63,583 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 63,559 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 63,476 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 61,295 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

small hole in n/s/f steering rack boot

Pass 7 Aug 2006 60,323 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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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VWR 500X is a 1981 Talbot Sunbeam in Blue with a 2,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 VWR 500X, 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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VWR 500X is a 1981 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 1 September 1981.

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