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BCC 487

1952 Sunbeam Talbot 90

Black Petrol 2267cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

945 mi
Last recorded945 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1952 Sunbeam Talbot 9068,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCC 487
MakeSunbeam
ModelTalbot 90
Year1952
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,267cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 945 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 99,439 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 99,023 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 98,327 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 97,079 miles

oil leak

rear offside hub oil leak

rear offside tyre perished/ small splits

slight play front kingpins thrust

slight play front nearside suspension upper bush

spare tyre split/ cords showing

Fail 18 Mar 2013 97,070 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

oil leak

rear offside hub oil leak

rear offside tyre perished/ small splits

slight play front kingpins thrust

slight play front nearside suspension upper bush

Pass 24 Mar 2012 97,051 miles

battery loose in tray

rear offside hub oil leak

rear tyres walls perished/small splits

slight play front nearside upper bush

slight play king pins thrust

Pass 9 Oct 2010 96,643 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play to o/s track rod end;plus the middle left hand one

slight play to rear tyre walls

slight wear to the king pin bushes

Pass 5 Jan 2009 96,531 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight leak from the o/s/r axle seal

slight leak to the front shock absorbers

slight perishing to the rear tyre walls

slight wear to the king pin bushes

slight wear to the o/s/track rod end;plus the middle left hand one

Pass 10 Jan 2008 96,017 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 96,008 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

slight leak from the o/s/r wheel

slight leaks from all shock absorbers

slight wear to both front king pins; and king pin carrier;top and bottom mounts

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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BCC 487 is a 1952 Sunbeam Talbot 90 in Black with a 2,267cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1952 Sunbeam Talbot 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 68,151 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 BCC 487, 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 74 years old, this Sunbeam Talbot 90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BCC 487 is a 1952 Sunbeam Talbot 90, first registered on 22 October 1952.

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