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LSK 978

1955 Sunbeam Talbot 90

Grey Petrol 2267cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,768 mi
Last recorded84,768 miles
Recorded on19 May 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLSK 978
MakeSunbeam
ModelTalbot 90
Year1955
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,267cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2012 84,768 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 84,000 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 82,895 miles

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

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

near and off side outer sillsvery badly corrodid at end of chassie

Fail 27 Apr 2010 82,895 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

near and off side outer sillsvery badly corrodid at end of chassie

Pass 31 Mar 2009 82,678 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 82,678 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 82,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 82,659 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 82,475 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 82,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 80,516 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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LSK 978 is a 1955 Sunbeam Talbot 90 in Grey with a 2,267cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LSK 978, 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 71 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 LSK 978 registered?

LSK 978 is a 1955 Sunbeam Talbot 90, first registered on 1 March 1955.

Is LSK 978 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LSK 978 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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