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WDV 105R

1980 Talbot Sunbeam

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

2,790 mi
Last recorded2,790 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 1980 Talbot Sunbeam51,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDV 105R
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 2,790 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 2,790 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 2,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 2,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 2,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 31 Aug 2011 2,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 2,790 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 2,790 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear axle slightly damp with oil at hub.

Pass 25 Apr 2009 2,790 miles

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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WDV 105R is a 1980 Talbot Sunbeam in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1980 Talbot Sunbeam models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 51,133 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 WDV 105R, 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 46 years old, this Talbot Sunbeam is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WDV 105R registered?

WDV 105R is a 1980 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 17 December 1980.

Is WDV 105R safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDV 105R shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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