Sunbeam Talbot

Beige · Petrol · 1953

JBK 168MOT history

JBK 168 is a beige petrol Sunbeam Talbot first used on 26 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 54,362 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
54,362 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
184 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JBK 168
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Sunbeam
Model
Talbot
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Year of manufacture
1953
First used
26 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

JBK 168 was last recorded at 54,362 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 486 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,876 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
486 miles
Average per year
184 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,362 miles
  • 2025 – 53,876 miles
  • 2017 – 52,129 miles
  • 2009 – 50,742 miles
  • 2008 – 50,741 miles
  • 2007 – 50,738 miles
  • 2006 – 50,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,362 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBody corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust slightly corroded
  • AdvisoryWipers smearingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,362 miles (+486)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    54,362 miles
    Test number
    467648944354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing

  2. Pass53,876 miles (+1,747)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    53,876 miles
    Test number
    452267110464
    • AdvisoryFront slight play in both king pins
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing

  3. Pass52,129 miles (+1,387)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    52,129 miles
    Test number
    158388308828
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush LOWER INNER FULCRUM PIN / BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush WISHBONE INNER BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

  4. Pass50,742 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    50,742 miles
    Test number
    783877549103
    • NoteWiper blades poor

  5. Pass50,741 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    50,741 miles
    Test number
    642130978156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,738 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    50,738 miles
    Test number
    270234997164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,717 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    50,717 miles
    Test number
    292806166103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail50,710 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,710 miles
    Test number
    253630156454
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Questions about JBK 168

What vehicle is registration JBK 168 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JBK 168 on a beige petrol Sunbeam Talbot first used on 26 Sept 2001. 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 JBK 168 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JBK 168 is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on JBK 168?
The MOT on JBK 168 is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has JBK 168 done?
JBK 168 was recorded at 54,362 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 184 miles a year.
Has JBK 168 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JBK 168 has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2006.
Has the mileage on JBK 168 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on JBK 168 find?
JBK 168 passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive transmission, and 3 more.

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