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CHC 160

1954 Sunbeam Talbot 90

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,765 mi
Last recorded48,765 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1954 Sunbeam Talbot 9048,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHC 160
MakeSunbeam
ModelTalbot 90
Year1954
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2013 48,765 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 48,614 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 48,584 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 48,536 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 48,397 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 48,349 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 48,332 miles

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

Front Steering box slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

front no. plate cracked

Pass 7 Jul 2006 48,214 miles

Front Steering box slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front no. plate cracked

oil leak

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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CHC 160 is a 1954 Sunbeam Talbot 90 in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1954 Sunbeam Talbot 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 48,332 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 CHC 160, 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 72 years old, this Sunbeam Talbot 90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CHC 160 registered?

CHC 160 is a 1954 Sunbeam Talbot 90, first registered on 1 July 1954.

Is CHC 160 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHC 160 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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