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Talbot Sunbeam MOT Results

82.1% pass rate
from 156 tests in 2021
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Talbot Sunbeam is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.64% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.64% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.64% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.64% fail on Horn
  • 5.1% fail on Brakes
    • 4.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.64% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.64% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 1.3% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.64% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.64% fail on Valves
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.64% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.64% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.64% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.64% fail on Cable
        • 0.64% fail on Lever
    • 0.64% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.64% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.64% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 3.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.6% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.64% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.64% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.64% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 3.2% fail on Visibility
    • 3.2% fail on Washers
  • 3.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.64% fail on Chassis
      • 0.64% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.64% fail on Body
      • 0.64% fail on Panel
    • 0.64% fail on Doors
      • 0.64% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.64% fail on Door condition
    • 0.64% fail on Seats
      • 0.64% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 2.6% fail on Steering
    • 1.3% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.3% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.3% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.3% fail on Track rod end
  • 2.6% fail on Suspension
    • 1.3% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.64% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.64% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 1.3% fail on Tyres
    • 1.3% fail on Condition