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GAS 801

1954 Sunbeam Talbot 90

Red Petrol 2267cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,908 mi
Last recorded61,908 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1954 Sunbeam Talbot 9048,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAS 801
MakeSunbeam
ModelTalbot 90
Year1954
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,267cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 9 Nov 2011 61,908 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 61,530 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight perishing off side front tyre

Pass 29 May 2009 61,328 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/fronttyre perished

Pass 26 Jun 2007 59,853 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 59,559 miles

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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GAS 801 is a 1954 Sunbeam Talbot 90 in Red with a 2,267cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 GAS 801, 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 GAS 801 registered?

GAS 801 is a 1954 Sunbeam Talbot 90, first registered on 19 March 1954.

Is GAS 801 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAS 801 shows 5 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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