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212 UYJ

1954 Sunbeam Talbot 90

Green Petrol 2267cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,920 mi
Last recorded56,920 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 1954 Sunbeam Talbot 9048,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration212 UYJ
MakeSunbeam
ModelTalbot 90
Year1954
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,267cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 56,920 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

off side frontking pin worn slightly

Pass 12 Mar 2011 56,164 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 55,964 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 55,528 miles

slight play in front king pins

Fail 31 Mar 2009 55,528 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight play in front king pins

Pass 26 Feb 2008 54,896 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear spring mounts corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2007 53,660 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

o/s and n/s rear out riggers rusty

Pass 16 Feb 2006 52,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in steering idler

How Reliable is the Sunbeam Talbot 90?

Based on 708 MOT tests across 127 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
375
Miles/Year
75
Year Lifespan
127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 21
brake binding 15
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 11
Stop lamp not working 10
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212 UYJ is a 1954 Sunbeam Talbot 90 in Green with a 2,267cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1954 Sunbeam Talbot 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 48,332 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Sunbeam Talbot 90 fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 212 UYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sunbeam Talbot 90 typically stays on UK roads for around 75 years. At 72 years old, this Sunbeam Talbot 90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 212 UYJ?

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What year was 212 UYJ registered?

212 UYJ is a 1954 Sunbeam Talbot 90, first registered on 24 February 1954.

Is 212 UYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 212 UYJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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