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MFJ 826

1952 Sunbeam Talbot 90

Blue Petrol 2267cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

62,702 mi
Last recorded62,702 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 1952 Sunbeam Talbot 9068,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFJ 826
MakeSunbeam
ModelTalbot 90
Year1952
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,267cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 62,702 miles

Central Steering idler pivot arm has movement.

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside power steering box mount flexes.

Fail 10 May 2022 62,700 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking Banjo union on carb. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Steering idler pivot arm has movement.

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Electrical wiring inadequately secured Wire hanging close to clutch pivot point. (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Brake pipe on bulkhead by steering column. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside power steering box mount flexes.

Pass 27 Feb 2020 62,395 miles

front brakes slightly imbalanced

oil leaks

Pass 17 Nov 2011 54,414 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

play in front king pins

slight flex in steering box mount

Pass 25 Nov 2010 51,888 miles

flex on floor under handbrake lever

lift in offside front king pin

slight play and lift in nearside king pin

Fail 18 Nov 2010 51,875 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

flex on floor under handbrake lever

lift in offside front king pin

Pass 13 Nov 2009 49,566 miles

Some flexibility of offside front chassis at steering box mounting.

Some wear in nearside kingpin bushes.

Pass 29 Oct 2008 45,960 miles

Some wear in kingpins.

Fail 23 Oct 2008 45,459 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Some wear in kingpins.

Pass 15 Oct 2007 41,742 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 41,727 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 39,164 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 35,678 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Sep 2005 35,678 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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MFJ 826 is a 1952 Sunbeam Talbot 90 in Blue with a 2,267cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MFJ 826, 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 MFJ 826 registered?

MFJ 826 is a 1952 Sunbeam Talbot 90, first registered on 16 May 1952.

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