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572 YAE

1962 Sunbeam Alpine

White Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

7,793 mi
Last recorded7,793 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 1962 Sunbeam Alpine52,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration572 YAE
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1962
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 7,793 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 7,453 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 7,235 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 7,235 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering box has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2017 7,037 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 7,037 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 16 May 2016 6,767 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 6,535 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 3,415 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 2,861 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 2,708 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 2,476 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 May 2009 1,839 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 1,838 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 1,281 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 1,270 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 1,257 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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572 YAE is a 1962 Sunbeam Alpine in White with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1962 Sunbeam Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 52,188 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 572 YAE, 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 64 years old, this Sunbeam Alpine is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 572 YAE registered?

572 YAE is a 1962 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 9 August 1962.

Is 572 YAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 572 YAE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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