MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,540 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Extensive weld repairs to underside of vehicle - Chassis & Body panels
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
No fog lamp fitted
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Oil leak
Weld repairs to both sides, Rear suspension mounting points
X1 of 2 rear exhaust hangers deteriorated/Broken
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Extensive weld repairs to underside of vehicle - Chassis & Body panels
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
No fog lamp fitted
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Oil leak
Weld repairs to both sides, Rear suspension mounting points
X1 of 2 rear exhaust hangers deteriorated/Broken
How Reliable is the Sunbeam Alpine?
Based on 10,414 MOT tests across 1,264 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DYW 129C is a 1965 Sunbeam Alpine in Red with a 1,692cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1965 Sunbeam Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 58,348 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 DYW 129C, 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 61 years old, this Sunbeam Alpine is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was DYW 129C registered?
DYW 129C is a 1965 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 6 April 1965.
Is DYW 129C safe to buy?
The MOT history for DYW 129C 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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