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WFH 899

1951 Sunbeam Talbot 90

Red Petrol 2265cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

9,984 mi
Last recorded9,984 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 1951 Sunbeam Talbot 9057,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFH 899
MakeSunbeam
ModelTalbot 90
Year1951
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,265cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 9,984 miles
Pass 5 May 2019 79,677 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 34,196 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 30,912 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 28,507 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 83,126 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 82,012 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 79,977 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 79,278 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 78,743 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 77,649 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 75,580 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Jun 2006 75,469 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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WFH 899 is a 1951 Sunbeam Talbot 90 in Red with a 2,265cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1951 Sunbeam Talbot 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 57,723 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 WFH 899, 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 75 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 WFH 899 registered?

WFH 899 is a 1951 Sunbeam Talbot 90, first registered on 24 September 1951.

Is WFH 899 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WFH 899 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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