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285 XUB

1962 Talbot Sunbeam

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,162 mi
Last recorded29,162 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 1962 Talbot Sunbeam56,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration285 XUB
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1962
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2019 29,162 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2017 28,372 miles

Fluid leak from nearside rear brake drum

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Slight play in front suspension king pins

Fail 19 Apr 2017 28,372 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fluid leak from nearside rear brake drum

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Slight play in front suspension king pins

Pass 4 May 2016 27,974 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 15,361 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 14,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

sump corroded in places

Pass 29 Jan 2013 14,096 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 14,096 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2008 14,087 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 14,087 miles

Centre Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

SLIGHT LEAK AT STEERING BOX

Pass 5 Sep 2007 13,958 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 1,380 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Talbot Sunbeam?

Based on 5,538 MOT tests across 814 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
322
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
814
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 117
position lamp(s) not working 84
brake binding 84
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78
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285 XUB is a 1962 Talbot Sunbeam in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1962 Talbot Sunbeam models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 56,599 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Talbot Sunbeam fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 130 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 285 XUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Sunbeam typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 64 years old, this Talbot Sunbeam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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285 XUB is a 1962 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 4 October 1962.

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