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MUE 707

1952 Sunbeam Talbot 90

Green Petrol 2267cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,906 mi
Last recorded13,906 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 1952 Sunbeam Talbot 9068,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUE 707
MakeSunbeam
ModelTalbot 90
Year1952
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,267cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 13,906 miles

Areas of corrosion weakness to bodywork,but meeting test criteria.

Fail 22 Aug 2018 13,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Areas of corrosion weakness to bodywork,but meeting test criteria.

Pass 6 Jul 2016 13,878 miles

Areas of corrosion weakness to bodywork,but meeting test criteria.

Pass 17 Jun 2014 13,733 miles

Areas of corrosion weakness to bodywork,but meeting test criteria.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front track rod arm inner end dust boots showing deterioration,but meeting test criteria

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight upward movement in both king-pins,but meeting test criteria

Fail 17 Jun 2014 13,733 miles

Areas of corrosion weakness to bodywork,but meeting test criteria.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front track rod arm inner end dust boots showing deterioration,but meeting test criteria

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight upward movement in both king-pins,but meeting test criteria

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MUE 707 is a 1952 Sunbeam Talbot 90 in Green with a 2,267cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MUE 707, 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 MUE 707 registered?

MUE 707 is a 1952 Sunbeam Talbot 90, first registered on 16 September 1952.

Is MUE 707 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MUE 707 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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