MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,866 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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) ()
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))
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
tyres worn close to legal limit
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
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
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)
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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
anti-roll bar bushes worn/poor condition
exhaust mounting poor
signs of wear/play in brake pedal spindle
speedo cable melting on exhaust
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is WLX 437X safe to buy?
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