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HYB 944D

1966 Sunbeam Alpine

Green Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,284 mi
Last recorded23,284 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 1966 Sunbeam Alpine41,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYB 944D
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 23,284 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 22,713 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 22,224 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 21,599 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 21,278 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 20,400 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 19,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2011 18,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 17,542 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2009 16,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 14,567 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chassis repairs undersealed

Fail 8 Aug 2008 14,529 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 12,744 miles

near side front jacking point holed and crroded but not in perscribed area

off side rear chassis area slight corrosion

Fail 23 Aug 2007 12,677 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

headlights wont stay on highbeam when operated from the dip position

nearside front jacking point holed and corroded but not in perscribed area

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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HYB 944D is a 1966 Sunbeam Alpine in Green with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HYB 944D, 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 HYB 944D registered?

HYB 944D is a 1966 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 26 April 1966.

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