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556 UXL

1962 Talbot Sunbeam

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

21,902 mi
Last recorded21,902 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1962 Talbot Sunbeam56,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration556 UXL
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1962
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 21,902 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 21,735 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 21,652 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 21,138 miles

all four tyres starting to crack on tread area

Fail 25 Sep 2009 21,138 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all four tyres starting to crack on tread area

Pass 1 Sep 2008 20,155 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 17,950 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 16,452 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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556 UXL is a 1962 Talbot Sunbeam in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 556 UXL, 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 556 UXL registered?

556 UXL is a 1962 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 6 February 1962.

Is 556 UXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 556 UXL 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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