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RSL 218

1960 Talbot Sunbeam

Blue Petrol 1494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,121 mi
Last recorded91,121 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSL 218
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1960
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 91,121 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 90,716 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 90,675 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 90,675 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 90,414 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2011 90,064 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 13 Jul 2011 90,064 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 16 Jul 2010 89,141 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 89,141 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 88,841 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Sunbeam?

Based on 5,538 MOT tests across 814 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
322
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
814
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 117
position lamp(s) not working 84
brake binding 84
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78
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RSL 218 is a 1960 Talbot Sunbeam in Blue with a 1,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

The most common reason a Talbot Sunbeam fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 130 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RSL 218, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Sunbeam typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 66 years old, this Talbot Sunbeam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RSL 218 registered?

RSL 218 is a 1960 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 1 January 1960.

Is RSL 218 safe to buy?

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