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KVE 158

1952 Sunbeam Talbot 90

Black Petrol 2267cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,198 mi
Last recorded4,198 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
Typical for 1952 Sunbeam Talbot 9068,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVE 158
MakeSunbeam
ModelTalbot 90
Year1952
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,267cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2008 4,198 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s & o/s floors corroding

n/s & o/s sills to floor corroding

Fail 21 Nov 2008 4,166 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s & o/s floors corroding

n/s & o/s sills to floor corroding

Pass 15 Nov 2007 2,182 miles

n /s/r chassis weak

n/s outer sill weak

o/s outer sill weak

o/s/r floor weak

Pass 16 Nov 2006 547 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 514 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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KVE 158 is a 1952 Sunbeam Talbot 90 in Black with a 2,267cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1952 Sunbeam Talbot 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 68,151 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 KVE 158, 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 74 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 KVE 158 registered?

KVE 158 is a 1952 Sunbeam Talbot 90, first registered on 3 July 1952.

Is KVE 158 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KVE 158 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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