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MOT reliability

Talbot Sunbeam rapier

8 vehicles · 103 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate

Based on 8 Talbot Sunbeam rapier vehicles and 103 completed MOT tests, the Talbot Sunbeam rapier has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 59,378 miles.

8
Vehicles
103
MOT tests
658
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Talbot Sunbeam rapier problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Talbot Sunbeam rapier MOT tests:

  • Other86%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
  • Steering8%
  • Visibility3%
  • Brakes2%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%
  • Seatbelts & equipment2%

Fuel types: Petrol (8)

Most common Talbot Sunbeam rapier MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Talbot Sunbeam rapier MOT tests:

  1. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
  3. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
  4. Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) (3 times)
  5. Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
  6. Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g) (2 times)
  7. Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
  8. Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (2 times)
  9. Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b) (2 times)
  10. Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) (2 times)
  11. Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) (2 times)
  12. Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) (2 times)
  13. Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) (2 times)
  14. Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  15. Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) (2 times)

Talbot Sunbeam rapier pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1974 1 7 86% 80,820
1968 2 17 100% 57,558
1967 1 14 86% 21,532
1964 1 20 100% 64,944
1963 2 24 71% 47,028
1961 1 21 57% 98,556

Talbot Sunbeam rapier reliability FAQ

Across 8 Talbot Sunbeam rapier vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Talbot Sunbeam rapier MOT issues are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).

The typical Talbot Sunbeam rapier in our data has covered around 59,378 miles.

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