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AAS 378

1953 Talbot Sunbeam

Blue Petrol 2267cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,309 mi
Last recorded85,309 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAS 378
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1953
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,267cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 85,309 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 85,052 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 84,628 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 84,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 84,416 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

both rear leaf springs retainer clamps loose

centre steering idler slight play in bush

fluid around back of rear brake drums

rear diff oil leak

slight lift play in both front kingpins

Fail 8 Aug 2008

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both rear leaf springs retainer clamps loose

centre steering idler slight play in bush

fluid around back of rear brake drums

rear diff oil leak

slight lift play in both front kingpins

Pass 8 Aug 2007 83,888 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 83,701 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 83,317 miles

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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AAS 378 is a 1953 Talbot Sunbeam in Blue with a 2,267cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AAS 378, 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 73 years old, this Talbot Sunbeam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AAS 378 registered?

AAS 378 is a 1953 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 11 August 1953.

Is AAS 378 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAS 378 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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