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FVY 841

1952 Sunbeam Talbot 90

Green Petrol 2267cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,697 mi
Last recorded66,697 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1952 Sunbeam Talbot 9068,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVY 841
MakeSunbeam
ModelTalbot 90
Year1952
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,267cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2012 66,697 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

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

various repairs to chassis and body

Pass 20 Apr 2011 65,887 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

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

various repaires to chassis and body

Pass 23 Apr 2010 65,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

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

slight play in steering idler pin/bush

various repaires to chassis and body

Pass 27 Apr 2009 65,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

slight play in steering idler bush/pin

various repaires to chassis and body

Pass 26 Apr 2008 65,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

slight play in steering idler bush/pin

various repaires to chassis

Pass 24 Apr 2007 64,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

slight play in steering idler bush

various repaires to chassis

Pass 11 Apr 2006 64,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

evidence of welding repairs on various areas of chassis and body

slight play in nearside and offside king pins

steering idler bush/pin worn

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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FVY 841 is a 1952 Sunbeam Talbot 90 in Green with a 2,267cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FVY 841, 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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What year was FVY 841 registered?

FVY 841 is a 1952 Sunbeam Talbot 90, first registered on 16 January 1952.

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