MOT reliability
Talbot Alpine sunbeam
2 vehicles · 32 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Talbot Alpine sunbeam vehicles and 32 completed MOT tests, the Talbot Alpine sunbeam has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 78,240 miles.
2
Vehicles
32
MOT tests
354
Avg miles / year
2.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Talbot Alpine sunbeam problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Talbot Alpine sunbeam MOT tests:
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Other120%
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Brakes6%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
Talbot Alpine sunbeam pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 0% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Talbot Alpine sunbeam MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Talbot Alpine sunbeam MOT tests:
- Oil leak (7 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) (3 times)
- signs of corrosion to chassis and body (3 times)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Oil leak (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2) (2 times)
Talbot Alpine sunbeam pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 17 | 59% | 81,440 |
| 1990 | 1 | 15 | 87% | 75,041 |
Talbot Alpine sunbeam reliability FAQ
Across 2 Talbot Alpine sunbeam vehicles in our MOT data,
72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about
2.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Talbot Alpine sunbeam MOT issues are:
Oil leak; Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c).
The typical Talbot Alpine sunbeam in our data has covered around
78,240 miles.
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