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489 UXN

1954 Sunbeam Talbot 90

Maroon Petrol 2267cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,868 mi
Last recorded33,868 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1954 Sunbeam Talbot 9048,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration489 UXN
MakeSunbeam
ModelTalbot 90
Year1954
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,267cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2011 33,868 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 33,868 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 33,393 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2009 32,364 miles

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

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 29,826 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 28,206 miles

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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489 UXN is a 1954 Sunbeam Talbot 90 in Maroon with a 2,267cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1954 Sunbeam Talbot 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 48,332 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 489 UXN, 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 72 years old, this Sunbeam Talbot 90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of 489 UXN?

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What year was 489 UXN registered?

489 UXN is a 1954 Sunbeam Talbot 90, first registered on 19 July 1954.

Is 489 UXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 489 UXN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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