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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Talbot Sunbeam. Check any Sunbeam by registration number below.

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93.9%

Avg Pass Rate

+29.6%

vs Talbot Avg

4

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Talbot Sunbeam — MOT Reliability Overview

The Talbot Sunbeam has an average MOT pass rate of 93.9%, which is 29.6 percentage points above the Talbot brand average of 64.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Sunbeam is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Talbot Sunbeam, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Talbot Sunbeam performs at MOT across different model years.

1983

Based on 45 vehicles

95.6%Excellent
Talbot average: 64.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

1981

Based on 38 vehicles

92.1%Excellent
Talbot average: 64.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

1980

Based on 35 vehicles

94.3%Excellent
Talbot average: 64.3%
Retest Rate

5.3%

0

Based on 95 vehicles

93.7%Excellent
Talbot average: 64.3%
Mileage at 5yr

54k mi

Other Talbot Models

Compare MOT reliability across Talbot models.

Talbot Express 1300 P

60.1% pass rate

Talbot Express 1300 D

70.2% pass rate

Talbot Express

66.8% pass rate

Talbot Motorhome

66.7% pass rate

Talbot Express 1500 D

65.6% pass rate

Talbot Samba

90.5% pass rate

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See detailed fault analysis for Talbot Sunbeam

Talbot Sunbeam — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Talbot Sunbeam MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Talbot Sunbeam?
The average MOT pass rate for the Talbot Sunbeam is 93.9% compared to the Talbot average of 64.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Talbot Sunbeam?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Talbot Sunbeam reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 93.9%, the Talbot Sunbeam is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Talbot Sunbeam?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Talbot Sunbeam?
Typical mileage for the Talbot Sunbeam: 53,858 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Sunbeam to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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