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7486 MX

1962 Sunbeam Alpine

Red Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

4,462 mi
Last recorded4,462 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1962 Sunbeam Alpine52,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7486 MX
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1962
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 4,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front & centre joints (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 4,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front & centre joints (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 4,353 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 4,290 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside 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 14 Apr 2014 4,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

rear brake back plates damp

Pass 18 Apr 2013 4,027 miles

rear brake back plates damp

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 4,027 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

rear brake back plates damp

Pass 2 Feb 2012 3,875 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

n/s indicator tell tale faulty

Pass 16 Feb 2011 3,767 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

indicator tell-tale faulty

Pass 15 Feb 2010 3,568 miles

handbrake compensator worn

rear brake back plates damp

Pass 19 Feb 2009 3,414 miles

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

n/s indicator warning light faulty

slight play in o/s/f lower swivel

Fail 16 Feb 2009 3,364 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight play in o/s/f lower swivel

Pass 18 Feb 2008 3,101 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 3,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 2,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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7486 MX is a 1962 Sunbeam Alpine in Red with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 7486 MX, 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.

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7486 MX is a 1962 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 9 November 1962.

Is 7486 MX safe to buy?

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