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Talbot Sunbeam Alpine

White · Petrol · 1971 · 1,592 cc

968 HYHMOT history

968 HYH is a white petrol Talbot Sunbeam Alpine first used on 11 May 1962. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2024 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 90,067 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jul 2024
Mileage
90,067 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2023
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,092 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
968 HYH
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Talbot
Model
Sunbeam Alpine
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,592 cc
Year of manufacture
1971
First used
11 May 1962
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

968 HYH was last recorded at 90,067 miles on 17 Jul 2023, 14,978 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2014.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Mar 2011: 25,989 miles, lower than 77,155 miles on 31 Mar 2010.
  • 12 Jun 2014: 36,090 miles, lower than 73,900 miles on 18 Jun 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
75,089 miles · 19 Jun 2014
Between the last two tests
14,978 miles
Average per year
1,092 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 90,067 miles
  • 2014 – 75,089 miles
  • 2013 – 73,900 miles
  • 2012 – 55,540 miles
  • 2011 – 25,989 miles
  • 2010 – 77,155 miles
  • 2009 – 76,391 miles
  • 2008 – 73,208 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,067 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

9 tests since 9 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,067 miles (+14,978)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    90,067 miles
    Test number
    594444573278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass75,089 miles (+38,999)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    75,089 miles
    Test number
    986490174181
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  3. Fail36,090 miles (-37,810)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,090 miles
    Test number
    386053764110
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  4. Pass73,900 miles (+18,360)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    73,900 miles
    Test number
    569829063130
    • NoteNear side front wheel bearing slightly rough.
    • NoteSlight leak from main fuel pipe.

  5. Pass55,540 miles (+29,551)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    55,540 miles
    Test number
    368579252184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass25,989 miles (-51,166)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    25,989 miles
    Test number
    658157071035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,155 miles (+764)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    77,155 miles
    Test number
    892290890041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,391 miles (+3,183)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    76,391 miles
    Test number
    904074729006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,208 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    73,208 miles
    Test number
    814230748047
    • NoteBrakes slightly binding .

Questions about 968 HYH

What vehicle is registration 968 HYH currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 968 HYH on a white petrol Talbot Sunbeam Alpine first used on 11 May 1962. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 968 HYH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 968 HYH expired on 16 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 968 HYH?
The MOT on 968 HYH expired on 16 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 968 HYH done?
968 HYH was recorded at 90,067 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2023, an average of 1,092 miles a year.
Has 968 HYH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 968 HYH has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2014.
Has the mileage on 968 HYH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 18 Mar 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 968 HYH find?
968 HYH passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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