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Talbot Sunbeam MOT Results
83.3% pass rate
from 239 tests in 2017
(43% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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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.
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8.8% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(47% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Position lamps
- 1.7% fail on Rear lamps
- 0.84% fail on Front lamps
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2.1% fail on
Headlamps
- 2.1% fail on Headlamp
- 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp
- 1.7% fail on Stop lamp
- 1.7% fail on Horn
- 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
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0.84% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.84% fail on Fog lamp
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0.84% fail on
Direction indicators
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0.84% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.84% fail on Switch (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.84% fail on
Flashing type
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2.1% fail on
Position lamps
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7.9% fail on
Brakes
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6.7% fail on
Brake performance
- 3.8% fail on Front wheels
- 2.5% fail on Rear wheels
- 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.84% fail on Brake imbalance
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1.3% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 1.3% fail on Leaks
- 0.42% fail on Operation
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0.42% fail on
Components
- 0.42% fail on Pipes
- 0.84% fail on Restricted movement
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0.42% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.42% fail on Condition
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0.42% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.42% fail on Cable
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6.7% fail on
Brake performance
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4.6% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 4.2% fail on Washers
- 0.84% fail on Wipers
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4.2% fail on
Steering
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2.9% fail on
Steering system
- 0.84% fail on Steering box
- 0.84% fail on Track rod end
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0.42% fail on
Free play
- 0.42% fail on Steering box
- 0.42% fail on Steering rack
- 0.42% fail on Steering arm
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0.84% fail on
Steering control
- 0.42% fail on Steering lock
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0.42% fail on
Steering coupling
- 0.42% fail on Universal joint
- 0.84% fail on Steering operation
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2.9% fail on
Steering system
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3.3% fail on
Suspension
(66% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 0.84% fail on Component mounting
- 0.84% fail on Spring mounting
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0.84% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.84% fail on Front
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0.42% fail on
Leaf springs
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0.42% fail on
Pins and bushes
- 0.42% fail on Other pins and bushes
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0.42% fail on
Pins and bushes
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0.42% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.42% fail on Attachment
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0.42% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 0.42% fail on Condition
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1.7% fail on
Prescribed areas
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2.9% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
- 1.7% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.84% fail on Emissions
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0.42% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.42% fail on Pipe
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0.84% fail on
Tyres
- 0.84% fail on Condition
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0.84% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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0.84% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.84% fail on Condition
- 0.42% fail on Prescribed areas
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0.84% fail on
Seat belts
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0.42% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
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0.42% fail on
Vehicle structure
- 0.42% fail on Chassis
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0.42% fail on
Vehicle structure