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YBV 106V

1980 Talbot Sunbeam

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,200 mi
Last recorded60,200 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 1980 Talbot Sunbeam51,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBV 106V
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 60,200 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013
Pass 3 Dec 2010 60,210 miles

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

no rear seats or passenger seat fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Nov 2008 60,220 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 60,220 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 60,200 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 60,200 miles

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

this vehicle has had a lot of welding to strenthen the vehicle and has had alot of modications,all to strenthen the car(stage car).

Fail 9 Dec 2006 60,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

this vehicle has had a lot of welding to strenthen the vehicle and has had alot of modications,all to strenthen the car(stage car).

Pass 2 Dec 2005 60,200 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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YBV 106V is a 1980 Talbot Sunbeam in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YBV 106V, 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 YBV 106V registered?

YBV 106V is a 1980 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 4 February 1980.

Is YBV 106V safe to buy?

The MOT history for YBV 106V shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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