Sunbeam Talbot 90

Blue · Petrol · 1952 · 2,267 cc

MFJ 826MOT history

MFJ 826 is a blue petrol Sunbeam Talbot 90 first used on 16 May 1952. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2023 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 62,702 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 12 May 2023
Mileage
62,702 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2022
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,623 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MFJ 826
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Sunbeam
Model
Talbot 90
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,267 cc
Year of manufacture
1952
First used
16 May 1952
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 May 2023
Latest MOT test
13 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

MFJ 826 was last recorded at 62,702 miles on 13 May 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,700 miles · 10 May 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,623 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 62,702 miles
  • 2020 – 62,395 miles
  • 2011 – 54,414 miles
  • 2010 – 51,888 miles
  • 2009 – 49,566 miles
  • 2008 – 45,960 miles
  • 2007 – 41,742 miles
  • 2006 – 39,164 miles
  • 2005 – 35,678 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,702 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Steering idler pivot arm has movement.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside power steering box mount flexes.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2005–2008

  • Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

14 tests since 16 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,702 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    62,702 miles
    Test number
    965841904187
    • AdvisoryCentral Steering idler pivot arm has movement.
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside power steering box mount flexes.

  2. Fail62,700 miles (+305)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,700 miles
    Test number
    162739649632
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Fuel pipe leaking Banjo union on carb. (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Electrical wiring inadequately secured Wire hanging close to clutch pivot point. (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Brake pipe on bulkhead by steering column. (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Steering idler pivot arm has movement.
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside power steering box mount flexes.

  3. Pass62,395 miles (+7,981)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    62,395 miles
    Test number
    332781099996
    • AdvisoryFront brakes slightly imbalanced
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  4. Pass54,414 miles (+2,526)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    54,414 miles
    Test number
    435701121336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NotePlay in front king pins
    • NoteSlight flex in steering box mount

  5. Pass51,888 miles (+13)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    51,888 miles
    Test number
    430709520433
    • NoteFlex on floor under handbrake lever
    • NoteLift in offside front king pin
    • NoteSlight play and lift in nearside king pin

  6. Fail51,875 miles (+2,309)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,875 miles
    Test number
    932162220373
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSteering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • NoteFlex on floor under handbrake lever
    • NoteLift in offside front king pin

  7. Pass49,566 miles (+3,606)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    49,566 miles
    Test number
    222607919310
    • NoteSome flexibility of offside front chassis at steering box mounting.
    • NoteSome wear in nearside kingpin bushes.

  8. Pass45,960 miles (+501)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    45,960 miles
    Test number
    633733808342
    • NoteSome wear in kingpins.

  9. Fail45,459 miles (+3,717)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,459 miles
    Test number
    522957398240
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureSteering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • NoteSome wear in kingpins.

  10. Pass41,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    41,742 miles
    Test number
    350048287247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail41,727 miles (+2,563)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,727 miles
    Test number
    150228987279
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass39,164 miles (+3,486)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    39,164 miles
    Test number
    234908266268
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass35,678 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    35,678 miles
    Test number
    114434895223
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Fail35,678 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,678 miles
    Test number
    763629455209
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Questions about MFJ 826

What vehicle is registration MFJ 826 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MFJ 826 on a blue petrol Sunbeam Talbot 90 first used on 16 May 1952. 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 MFJ 826 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on MFJ 826 expired on 12 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on MFJ 826?
The MOT on MFJ 826 expired on 12 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has MFJ 826 done?
MFJ 826 was recorded at 62,702 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2022, an average of 1,623 miles a year.
Has MFJ 826 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MFJ 826 has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2022.
Has the mileage on MFJ 826 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 MFJ 826 find?
MFJ 826 passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2022 with 3 advisories: central steering idler pivot arm has movement.; fluid leak, but not excessive; offside power steering box mount flexes..

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