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Talbot Sunbeam MOT Results

82.9% pass rate
from 228 tests in 2020
(37% 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.

  • 6.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (55% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.44% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.3% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.88% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.44% fail on All position lamps
    • 1.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.88% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.88% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.88% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.88% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.88% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.88% fail on Horn
    • 0.44% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 5.3% fail on Suspension
    • 2.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.3% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.88% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.88% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.44% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.44% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.44% fail on Springs
      • 0.44% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.44% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.44% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.44% fail on Ball joint
  • 3.9% fail on Brakes (59% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.44% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.44% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.88% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.88% fail on Rbt
          • 0.88% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.44% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.44% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.44% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.44% fail on Service brake imbalance
  • 3.9% fail on Visibility
    • 3.5% fail on Washers
    • 1.3% fail on Wipers
    • 0.44% fail on View to rear
      • 0.44% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.6% fail on Steering
    • 1.8% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.8% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.3% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.88% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.44% fail on Other components
        • 0.44% fail on Steering component
  • 2.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.6% fail on Non catalyst emissions
  • 1.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (74% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.44% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.44% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.44% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.44% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
  • 0.88% fail on Tyres
    • 0.44% fail on Condition
    • 0.44% fail on Tread depth