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AFM 918A

1963 Sunbeam Alpine

Green Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,648 mi
Last recorded80,648 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 1963 Sunbeam Alpine44,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFM 918A
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2024 80,648 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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AFM 918A is a 1963 Sunbeam Alpine in Green with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1963 Sunbeam Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 44,937 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 AFM 918A, 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 63 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 AFM 918A registered?

AFM 918A is a 1963 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 31 December 1963.

Is AFM 918A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFM 918A shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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