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LXK 544

1990 Sunbeam Talbot 90

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

2,773 mi
Last recorded2,773 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLXK 544
MakeSunbeam
ModelTalbot 90
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 2,773 miles

n/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 23 Mar 2012 2,273 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nsf brake slightly binding

Pass 28 Mar 2011 1,782 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 1,323 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 1,313 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 847 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 81 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 81 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 73 miles

Nearside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the rear (1.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in front wheels

Pass 17 Apr 2007 99,537 miles

oil leaking from rear o/side hub

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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LXK 544 is a 1990 Sunbeam Talbot 90 in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LXK 544, 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 36 years old, this Sunbeam Talbot 90 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LXK 544 registered?

LXK 544 is a 1990 Sunbeam Talbot 90, first registered on 1 March 1990.

Is LXK 544 safe to buy?

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