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BSV 116

1985 Sunbeam Talbot 90

Green Petrol 2267cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,454 mi
Last recorded76,454 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSV 116
MakeSunbeam
ModelTalbot 90
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,267cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 76,454 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 76,452 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 76,454 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 76,454 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 76,454 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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BSV 116 is a 1985 Sunbeam Talbot 90 in Green with a 2,267cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BSV 116, 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 41 years old, this Sunbeam Talbot 90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BSV 116 registered?

BSV 116 is a 1985 Sunbeam Talbot 90, first registered on 12 April 1985.

Is BSV 116 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSV 116 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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