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YPA 390Y

1983 Talbot Sunbeam

Blue Petrol 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

64,654 mi
Last recorded64,654 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 1983 Talbot Sunbeam62,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPA 390Y
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 64,654 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight oil leaks

slight play in both rear anti roll bar link bushes

Fail 5 Sep 2022 64,654 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight oil leaks

slight play in both rear anti roll bar link bushes

Pass 3 Sep 2021 64,556 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 64,547 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 64,058 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 63,595 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 62,163 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 61,714 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 61,185 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 60,167 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 59,083 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 58,441 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 57,811 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 57,313 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 56,685 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 55,998 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 55,348 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2007 55,007 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight binding rear brakes

some corrosion in rear road springs

Pass 27 Jun 2006 54,601 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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YPA 390Y is a 1983 Talbot Sunbeam in Blue with a 2,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1983 Talbot Sunbeam models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 62,220 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YPA 390Y, 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 43 years old, this Talbot Sunbeam is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YPA 390Y registered?

YPA 390Y is a 1983 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 6 January 1983.

Is YPA 390Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPA 390Y shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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