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223 GXP

1963 Sunbeam Alpine

Green Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

55,345 mi
Last recorded55,345 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2006
Typical for 1963 Sunbeam Alpine44,937 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration223 GXP
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2006 55,345 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

All suspension joints could do with a grease up.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rotational movement in OSR road wheel to splined hub.

Small alloy plate in engine bay shows SAL 254004. [may be body number] registration document and VOSA record shows B92053290THRO. as chassis and eng. number. This number was not found on car at time of test.

Steering wheel rim starting to crack, but not considered dangerous.

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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223 GXP is a 1963 Sunbeam Alpine in Green with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 223 GXP, 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 223 GXP registered?

223 GXP is a 1963 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 24 October 1963.

Is 223 GXP safe to buy?

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