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949 CXU

1961 Sunbeam Alpine

Green Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,563 mi
Last recorded49,563 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1961 Sunbeam Alpine55,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration949 CXU
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 49,563 miles

nearside inner sill slightly corroded

offside inner sill slightly corroded

screen washer jets leaking behind dash board

Fail 2 Jun 2011 49,563 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

nearside inner sill slightly corroded

offside inner sill slightly corroded

screen washer jets leaking behind dash board

Pass 8 Jul 2005 45,441 miles

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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949 CXU is a 1961 Sunbeam Alpine in Green with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 949 CXU, 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 949 CXU registered?

949 CXU is a 1961 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 28 August 1961.

Is 949 CXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 949 CXU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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