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HWF 481D

1966 Sunbeam Alpine

Red Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2010
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

90,743 mi
Last recorded90,743 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1966 Sunbeam Alpine41,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWF 481D
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1966
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2011 90,743 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 87,114 miles

ADVISE DRIVERS SEAT SLOPPY BUT SECURE

Fail 23 Jun 2009 87,132 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ADVISE DRIVERS SEAT SLOPPY BUT SECURE

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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HWF 481D is a 1966 Sunbeam Alpine in Red with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1966 Sunbeam Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 41,370 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 HWF 481D, 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 60 years old, this Sunbeam Alpine is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HWF 481D registered?

HWF 481D is a 1966 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 2 May 1966.

Is HWF 481D safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWF 481D shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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