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GSL 239

1953 Sunbeam Talbot 90

Green Petrol 2267cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

12,930 mi
Last recorded12,930 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1953 Sunbeam Talbot 9054,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSL 239
MakeSunbeam
ModelTalbot 90
Year1953
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,267cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 12,930 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 9,775 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 5,484 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 81,672 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 81,672 miles

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 77,026 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 69,378 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 64,396 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 58,417 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 53,150 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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GSL 239 is a 1953 Sunbeam Talbot 90 in Green with a 2,267cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1953 Sunbeam Talbot 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 54,964 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 GSL 239, 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 73 years old, this Sunbeam Talbot 90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GSL 239 registered?

GSL 239 is a 1953 Sunbeam Talbot 90, first registered on 20 April 1953.

Is GSL 239 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GSL 239 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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