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CUE 669B

1963 Sunbeam Alpine

Blue Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

2,704 mi
Last recorded2,704 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1963 Sunbeam Alpine44,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUE 669B
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 2,704 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 2,704 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 2,660 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 2,660 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 2,656 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 2,472 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 1,745 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 1,209 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 1,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

n/s o/s shock top mounts loose

Fail 9 May 2011 736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2011 736 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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CUE 669B is a 1963 Sunbeam Alpine in Blue with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 CUE 669B, 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 CUE 669B registered?

CUE 669B is a 1963 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 18 April 1963.

Is CUE 669B safe to buy?

The MOT history for CUE 669B shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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