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PAE 143

1952 Sunbeam Talbot 90

Grey Petrol 2267cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,759 mi
Last recorded68,759 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 1952 Sunbeam Talbot 9068,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAE 143
MakeSunbeam
ModelTalbot 90
Year1952
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,267cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 68,759 miles

Offside Front King pin has slight lateral play.

Offside inner sill panel is corroded.

Fail 27 Mar 2019 68,751 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front King pin has slight lateral play.

Offside inner sill panel is corroded.

Pass 19 Feb 2018 68,546 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 68,536 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 68,294 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 68,151 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 68,151 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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PAE 143 is a 1952 Sunbeam Talbot 90 in Grey with a 2,267cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PAE 143, 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 PAE 143 registered?

PAE 143 is a 1952 Sunbeam Talbot 90, first registered on 9 May 1952.

Is PAE 143 safe to buy?

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