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WLX 437X

1982 Talbot Sunbeam

Blue Petrol 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

75,866 mi
Last recorded75,866 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Talbot Sunbeam65,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLX 437X
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 75,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Apr 2022 75,866 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 75,715 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 75,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2018 75,303 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 74,981 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 74,599 miles

tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 27 May 2015 74,234 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 27 May 2015 74,234 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 11 May 2013 73,905 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2013 73,905 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 May 2012 73,588 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 73,432 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 73,364 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 72,715 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 71,389 miles

anti-roll bar bushes worn/poor condition

exhaust mounting poor

signs of wear/play in brake pedal spindle

speedo cable melting on exhaust

Fail 29 Aug 2008 71,387 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

anti-roll bar bushes worn/poor condition

exhaust mounting poor

signs of wear/play in brake pedal spindle

speedo cable melting on exhaust

Pass 4 Jun 2007 70,155 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 68,464 miles

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

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

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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WLX 437X is a 1982 Talbot Sunbeam in Blue with a 2,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1982 Talbot Sunbeam models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 65,041 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 WLX 437X, 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 44 years old, this Talbot Sunbeam is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WLX 437X registered?

WLX 437X is a 1982 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 10 March 1982.

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