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MGK 400

1951 Sunbeam Talbot 90

Green Petrol 2267cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,435 mi
Last recorded56,435 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 1951 Sunbeam Talbot 9057,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGK 400
MakeSunbeam
ModelTalbot 90
Year1951
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,267cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 56,435 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 56,107 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 54,107 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 56,001 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 55,124 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 53,990 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 53,985 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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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MGK 400 is a 1951 Sunbeam Talbot 90 in Green with a 2,267cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1951 Sunbeam Talbot 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 57,723 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 MGK 400, 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 75 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 MGK 400?

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What year was MGK 400 registered?

MGK 400 is a 1951 Sunbeam Talbot 90, first registered on 10 August 1951.

Is MGK 400 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGK 400 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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