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WSJ 711

1990 Talbot Sunbeam

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

95,825 mi
Last recorded95,825 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSJ 711
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 95,825 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 95,825 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear axle oil leak

indicators audible warning only

Pass 4 Jun 2016 95,570 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 95,570 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 95,508 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 94,709 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2013 94,661 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 94,661 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 94,621 miles

Steering box has slight play.Indicators fashing slightly slow when headlamps used.

Fail 16 Jun 2011 94,616 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear foot brake performance slightly down.

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

Steering box has slight play.Indicators fashing slightly slow when headlamps used.

Pass 14 May 2010 94,500 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 94,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 93,775 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 93,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 16 May 2008 93,734 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2007 93,314 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 93,314 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 92,286 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 92,281 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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WSJ 711 is a 1990 Talbot Sunbeam in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WSJ 711, 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 36 years old, this Talbot Sunbeam is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WSJ 711 is a 1990 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 1 April 1990.

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