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131 JOM

1963 Sunbeam Alpine

Red Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,935 mi
Last recorded54,935 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 1963 Sunbeam Alpine44,937 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration131 JOM
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 54,935 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 54,803 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 54,803 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2013 54,716 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 May 2012 54,679 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 54,679 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 54,510 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 31 Mar 2009 53,855 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 53,855 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 52,269 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 52,269 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Sunbeam Alpine?

Based on 10,414 MOT tests across 1,264 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
298
Miles/Year
72
Year Lifespan
1,264
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 303
brake binding 297
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 269
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 263
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 165
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131 JOM is a 1963 Sunbeam Alpine in Red with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1963 Sunbeam Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 44,937 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 Alpine fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 303 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 131 JOM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sunbeam Alpine typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 63 years old, this Sunbeam Alpine is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 131 JOM registered?

131 JOM is a 1963 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 1 June 1963.

Is 131 JOM safe to buy?

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