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WKE 955J

1970 Talbot Sunbeam

Gold Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,720 mi
Last recorded3,720 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKE 955J
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1970
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 3,720 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 2,441 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 551 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 98,382 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 97,894 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 97,895 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 93,100 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 91,936 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight corrosion in drivers footwell

Tyres starting to crack / craze

Fail 26 Aug 2010 91,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Towbar component excessively worn (6.6.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight corrosion in drivers footwell

Tyres starting to crack / craze

Pass 13 Sep 2006 89,998 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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WKE 955J is a 1970 Talbot Sunbeam in Gold with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WKE 955J, 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 56 years old, this Talbot Sunbeam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WKE 955J registered?

WKE 955J is a 1970 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 1 October 1970.

Is WKE 955J safe to buy?

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