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RPK 852

1952 Sunbeam Talbot 90

Green Petrol 2267cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,415 mi
Last recorded84,415 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 1952 Sunbeam Talbot 9068,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPK 852
MakeSunbeam
ModelTalbot 90
Year1952
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,267cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 84,415 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 84,413 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 84,375 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 84,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 84,095 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)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 16 Aug 2010 84,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

rear diff leaking

Pass 12 Aug 2009 83,226 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 83,117 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 83,199 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 83,098 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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RPK 852 is a 1952 Sunbeam Talbot 90 in Green with a 2,267cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RPK 852, 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 RPK 852 registered?

RPK 852 is a 1952 Sunbeam Talbot 90, first registered on 3 June 1952.

Is RPK 852 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPK 852 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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