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YFP 307Y

1982 Talbot Sunbeam

Blue Petrol 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,652 mi
Last recorded95,652 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 1982 Talbot Sunbeam65,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFP 307Y
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 95,652 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2022 95,652 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 95,118 miles

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) ()

Pass 15 Oct 2020 94,647 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 94,493 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 94,465 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end to inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 94,028 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 94,028 miles

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))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 94,028 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 93,975 miles

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)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 93,975 miles

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)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 93,975 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 93,972 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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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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YFP 307Y is a 1982 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 18 August 1982.

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