MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,521 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
could not check nearside rear wheel bearing due to brake binding
nearside rear rebound strap broken
offside rear wheel arch corroded
Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside rear leaf spring strap broken
Oil leak
Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Sunbeam Alpine?
Based on 10,414 MOT tests across 1,264 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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850 PL is a 1962 Sunbeam Alpine in Blue with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 850 PL, 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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What year was 850 PL registered?
850 PL is a 1962 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 3 September 1962.
Is 850 PL safe to buy?
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