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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.

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