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VNO 444

1952 Sunbeam Talbot 90

Grey Petrol 2267cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

22,216 mi
Last recorded22,216 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 1952 Sunbeam Talbot 9068,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNO 444
MakeSunbeam
ModelTalbot 90
Year1952
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,267cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 22,216 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 21,606 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2011 21,606 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Steering lock stop fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2010 21,497 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 21,497 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 21,323 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 21,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

chassis has light corrosion in various areas

Fail 22 Oct 2008 21,205 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

chassis has light corrosion in various areas

Pass 26 Oct 2007 21,119 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 21,071 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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VNO 444 is a 1952 Sunbeam Talbot 90 in Grey with a 2,267cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VNO 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 74 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 VNO 444 registered?

VNO 444 is a 1952 Sunbeam Talbot 90, first registered on 5 December 1952.

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