1979 Talbot Sunbeam 2.2L Petrol · LNF 493V
1979 Talbot Sunbeam (2.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1979. Recorded mileage 1,746 miles. MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT SUNBEAM
- Year / Origin
- 1979 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 1,746 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LNF 493V Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2026
- 1,746 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LNF 493V Mileage History
- 13/02/202465,233 mi
- 13/02/202465,233 mi
- 03/02/2025265 mi-64,968 mi
- 03/02/20261,746 mi+1,481 mi
Average of roughly -32,154 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
LNF 493V MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1979 Talbot Sunbeam (LNF 493V) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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