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OYT 647

1954 Sunbeam Talbot 90

Blue Petrol 2267cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,504 mi
Last recorded80,504 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1954 Sunbeam Talbot 9048,332 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYT 647
MakeSunbeam
ModelTalbot 90
Year1954
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,267cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 80,504 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 80,245 miles

front brakes imbalance is 25%

offside front king pin dry and has slight play

rear brakes slightly sticking

surface corrosion onoffside inner metal brake pipe

Fail 31 May 2011 80,245 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brakes imbalance is 25%

offside front king pin dry and has slight play

rear brakes slightly sticking

surface corrosion onoffside inner metal brake pipe

Fail 26 May 2010 80,145 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

offside and nearside top bump stop rubbers split

offside rear brake slightly sticking

slight play in offside kingpin bush and requires grease sligt play in kingpin to spring bush

Pass 26 May 2010 80,145 miles

offside and nearside top bump stop rubbers split

offside rear brake slightly sticking

slight play in offside kingpin bush and requires grease sligt play in kingpin to spring bush

Pass 9 May 2009 79,865 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 79,833 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 79,715 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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OYT 647 is a 1954 Sunbeam Talbot 90 in Blue with a 2,267cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1954 Sunbeam Talbot 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 48,332 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 OYT 647, 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 72 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 OYT 647 registered?

OYT 647 is a 1954 Sunbeam Talbot 90, first registered on 5 July 1954.

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