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VSJ 388

1939 Sunbeam Talbot 90

Cream Petrol 1141cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

38,737 mi
Last recorded38,737 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2005
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSJ 388
MakeSunbeam
ModelTalbot 90
Year1939
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,141cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2005 38,737 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

n/ and o/s front and rear shock absorber link rod bushes detriating.

n/s and o/s rear leaf spring bushes have slight play and detriating.

oil leak from engine, gear box and rear diff.

rear exhaust mounting bracket nut missing.

slight free play in steering.

slight lift in n/s front king pin.

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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VSJ 388 is a 1939 Sunbeam Talbot 90 in Cream with a 1,141cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 VSJ 388, 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 87 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 VSJ 388 registered?

VSJ 388 is a 1939 Sunbeam Talbot 90, first registered on 27 June 1939.

Is VSJ 388 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VSJ 388 shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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