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4642 FD

1961 Sunbeam Alpine

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,819 mi
Last recorded65,819 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1961 Sunbeam Alpine55,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4642 FD
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 65,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 65,664 miles

slight bind both rear brakes

Pass 26 Feb 2024 65,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 65,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 65,245 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 65,241 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2017 65,019 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 64,733 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 63,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 61,773 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 61,233 miles

engine/gearbox oil leaks

leak steering box

oil leak offside rear wheel area

Fail 15 Jun 2012 61,233 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine/gearbox oil leaks

leak steering box

oil leak offside rear wheel area

Pass 10 Jun 2011 60,154 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 59,142 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 59,119 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 59,119 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 59,105 miles

1:Some play in OS & NS lower trunions. 2:OS & NS halfshaft seals leaking oil. 3:OSR suspension lef spring weak. 4:Clutch slave cylinder seaping fluid. 5:various oil leaks.

Fail 27 Feb 2008 59,105 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

1:Some play in OS & NS lower trunions. 2:OS & NS halfshaft seals leaking oil. 3:OSR suspension lef spring weak. 4:Clutch slave cylinder seaping fluid. 5:various oil leaks.

Pass 29 Nov 2006 59,089 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2006 59,080 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Some lift in o/s and n/s lower trunnions.

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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4642 FD is a 1961 Sunbeam Alpine in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1961 Sunbeam Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 55,260 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 4642 FD, 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 65 years old, this Sunbeam Alpine is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 4642 FD registered?

4642 FD is a 1961 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 25 July 1961.

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