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HBL 569

1952 Sunbeam Talbot 90

Green Petrol 2267cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,963 mi
Last recorded16,963 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2009
Typical for 1952 Sunbeam Talbot 9068,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBL 569
MakeSunbeam
ModelTalbot 90
Year1952
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,267cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2009 16,963 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 16,618 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

corrosion on underbody and chassie

Fail 21 Aug 2008 16,618 miles

Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

corrosion on underbody and chassie

Fail 13 Jun 2008 16,617 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

corrosion on under body and chassie

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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HBL 569 is a 1952 Sunbeam Talbot 90 in Green with a 2,267cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HBL 569, 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 HBL 569 registered?

HBL 569 is a 1952 Sunbeam Talbot 90, first registered on 10 May 1952.

Is HBL 569 safe to buy?

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