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YFJ 350

1959 Talbot Sunbeam

Red Petrol 1494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,538 mi
Last recorded92,538 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFJ 350
MakeTalbot
ModelSunbeam
Year1959
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,494cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 92,538 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 92,537 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

OSF Inner wheel arch has a small hole

Pass 16 Sep 2011 90,783 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 90,783 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 88,425 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2007 88,425 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber - all missing when fitted as standard (2.7.1a)

ENGINE OIL LEAK WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING

Pass 7 May 2005 88,073 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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YFJ 350 is a 1959 Talbot Sunbeam in Red with a 1,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YFJ 350, 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 67 years old, this Talbot Sunbeam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YFJ 350 registered?

YFJ 350 is a 1959 Talbot Sunbeam, first registered on 11 August 1959.

Is YFJ 350 safe to buy?

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