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OVJ 444

1983 Sunbeam Talbot 90

Green Petrol 2267cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,898 mi
Last recorded51,898 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVJ 444
MakeSunbeam
ModelTalbot 90
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,267cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 51,898 miles

Both off side rear and near side front tyre lightly cracking

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2012 51,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

advise both front tyres badly perished

advise both rear bump stops missing

advise n,s,r, brake back plate wet with oil

advise o,s,f, brake hose slightly twisted

Fail 26 Apr 2012 51,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper cracked (2.4.B.5)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

advise both front tyres badly perished

advise both rear bump stops missing

advise n,s,r, brake back plate wet with oil

advise o,s,f, brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 28 May 2010 51,537 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 51,070 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 50,864 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 50,230 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 49,977 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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OVJ 444 is a 1983 Sunbeam Talbot 90 in Green with a 2,267cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OVJ 444, 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 43 years old, this Sunbeam Talbot 90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OVJ 444 registered?

OVJ 444 is a 1983 Sunbeam Talbot 90, first registered on 1 June 1983.

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