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151 GLY

1963 Sunbeam Alpine

Red Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,004 mi
Last recorded61,004 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 1963 Sunbeam Alpine44,937 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration151 GLY
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 61,004 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 60,925 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 60,800 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 60,384 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 59,720 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 58,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 14 Apr 2012 58,420 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

front exhaust has slight blow

sticky substance around rear brake area

Pass 9 Mar 2011 58,327 miles

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

fluid evident on o/s/r wheel.no leaks visable

n/s/f covers are missing on steering joints

n/s/r light slightly faded.

n/s/r shock cover is melted

o/s/f covers are split on steering joints

Pass 17 Nov 2009 58,033 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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151 GLY is a 1963 Sunbeam Alpine in Red with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 151 GLY, 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 151 GLY registered?

151 GLY is a 1963 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 12 September 1963.

Is 151 GLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 151 GLY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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