Sunbeam Talbot

Blue and Grey · Petrol · 1957 · 2,200 cc

TLT 780MOT history

TLT 780 is a blue and grey petrol Sunbeam Talbot first used on 23 May 1957. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 43,367 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
43,367 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
217 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TLT 780
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Sunbeam
Model
Talbot
Colour
Blue and Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,200 cc
Year of manufacture
1957
First used
23 May 1957
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TLT 780 was last recorded at 43,367 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,344 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
217 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,367 miles
  • 2025 – 43,344 miles
  • 2023 – 43,344 miles
  • 2022 – 43,344 miles
  • 2021 – 43,344 miles
  • 2020 – 43,265 miles
  • 2019 – 43,188 miles
  • 2018 – 43,051 miles
  • 2012 – 41,443 miles
  • 2011 – 41,124 miles
  • 2010 – 40,908 miles
  • 2009 – 40,672 miles
  • 2008 – 40,247 miles
  • 2007 – 40,015 miles
  • 2006 – 39,672 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,367 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,367 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    43,367 miles
    Test number
    102749624160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass43,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    43,344 miles
    Test number
    180537260529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass43,344 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    43,344 miles
    Test number
    276855714353
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass43,344 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    43,344 miles
    Test number
    553037126659
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass43,344 miles (+79)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    43,344 miles
    Test number
    257398867191
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive differential pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass43,265 miles (+77)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    43,265 miles
    Test number
    587565363712
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass43,188 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    43,188 miles
    Test number
    823205227403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,051 miles (+1,608)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    43,051 miles
    Test number
    307908465114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,443 miles (+319)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    41,443 miles
    Test number
    169765562205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    41,124 miles
    Test number
    529516161246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail41,124 miles (+216)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,124 miles
    Test number
    498283061294
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  12. Pass40,908 miles (+236)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    40,908 miles
    Test number
    954795680258
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  13. Pass40,672 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    40,672 miles
    Test number
    411719209307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail40,649 miles (+402)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,649 miles
    Test number
    443155999261
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  15. Pass40,247 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    40,247 miles
    Test number
    541105698269
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  16. Fail40,247 miles (+232)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,247 miles
    Test number
    360357788469
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  17. Pass40,015 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    40,015 miles
    Test number
    404361597263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail40,000 miles (+328)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,000 miles
    Test number
    311434377416
    • FailureFront Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureFront Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  19. Pass39,672 miles (+744)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    39,672 miles
    Test number
    380715886406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    38,928 miles
    Test number
    183796746003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TLT 780

What vehicle is registration TLT 780 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TLT 780 on a blue and grey petrol Sunbeam Talbot first used on 23 May 1957. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TLT 780 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TLT 780 is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on TLT 780?
The MOT on TLT 780 is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TLT 780 done?
TLT 780 was recorded at 43,367 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 217 miles a year.
Has TLT 780 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TLT 780 has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2011.
Has the mileage on TLT 780 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on TLT 780 find?
TLT 780 passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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