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PSJ 728

1952 Sunbeam Talbot 90

Green Petrol 2267cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,778 mi
Last recorded64,778 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1952 Sunbeam Talbot 9068,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSJ 728
MakeSunbeam
ModelTalbot 90
Year1952
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,267cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 64,778 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 64,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2010 64,499 miles

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

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

Oil leak

sills corroded

Fail 28 May 2010 64,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

exhaust hard up against sump

play in steering idler arm

sills corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2008 63,950 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 May 2008 63,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2007 63,621 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 26 May 2006 63,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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PSJ 728 is a 1952 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 62.5%.

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 PSJ 728, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PSJ 728 registered?

PSJ 728 is a 1952 Sunbeam Talbot 90, first registered on 20 March 1952.

Is PSJ 728 safe to buy?

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