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MOT History from tests of petrol TALBOT SUNBEAMs year 1980

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mot history
Pass percent:77.98%
(The average a petrol TALBOT SUNBEAM year 1980 passes without issue)
Based on:863 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment57
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|22
Registration plate lamp issues16
Brakes imbalanced across an axle12
Registration plate issues12
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort10
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|9
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively6
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|6
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|6
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Horn not working |1.6.2a|5
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Windscreen washer not working 4
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Rear brake binding4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||4
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|2
Brake pipe excessively corroded2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||2
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|2
Rear brake application uneven2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside rear and nearside rear inner sills |6.1.B.2|1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated pin missing from lever |3.1.3c|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| flickers when tapped lightly by hand |1.1.4c|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed |3.6.B.2c|1
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Offside Front Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Centre Front Upper Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated |3.6.C.1b|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not working |3.4 |a||1
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front Track rod end inappropriately modified |2.2.C.1e|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working connection (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
All position lamps not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b|1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))1
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))1
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective |7.2.4c|1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush on track arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Emissions not tested |8.2.1.2 |d||1
Offside Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Front Lower Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp electrical fault on rear cluster flashing together |4.4.3 |b||1
Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn hub bolts lose and exesive free play at wheel |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Coil spring insecure |5.3.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure |5.3.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor to sill |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake hose damaged1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Horn not a constant note |1.7.1e|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))1
Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Nearside Parking |secondary brake| on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel |1.3.1 |a| |i||1
Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected |4.11 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted |1.1.12 |b| |ii||1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged |3.6.B.2c|1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak |8.2.1.1 |b||1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure |2.4.G.3a|1
Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust unsupported at middle (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced At junction of nsf wing and inner cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged poorly fitted to osf caliper (1.1.11 (c))1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings loose pinch bolt |2.1.3 |a| |ii||1
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour |1.5.1d|1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Steering column flexible coupling insecure |2.1.5|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mounting |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Rear Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Steering column retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1

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