MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,652 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
engine oil leak
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
engine oil leak
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end to inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)
Battery insecure and can foul on engine moving parts (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer cill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both front and o/s/r tyres starting to perish
slight play n/s/f steering inner joint
How Reliable is the Talbot Sunbeam?
Based on 5,538 MOT tests across 814 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YFP 307Y is a 1982 Talbot Sunbeam in Blue with a 2,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 YFP 307Y, 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 YFP 307Y registered?
YFP 307Y is a 1982 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 18 August 1982.
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