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539 LTT

1962 Talbot Sunbeam

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,113 mi
Last recorded89,113 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 1962 Talbot Sunbeam56,599 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration539 LTT
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1962
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2009 89,113 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 89,110 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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539 LTT is a 1962 Talbot Sunbeam in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 539 LTT, 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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What year was 539 LTT registered?

539 LTT is a 1962 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 1 January 1962.

Is 539 LTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 539 LTT shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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