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LYV 621D

1966 Sunbeam Alpine

Green Petrol 1735cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,138 mi
Last recorded4,138 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2011
Typical for 1966 Sunbeam Alpine41,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYV 621D
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,735cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2011 4,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2010 4,075 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 3,914 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

general rusting on underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Oct 2007 3,614 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 3,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 May 2006 3,553 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2006 3,531 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2005 2,493 miles

slight exhaust blow front joint and both silencers/slight bind nearside rear brake

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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LYV 621D is a 1966 Sunbeam Alpine in Green with a 1,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LYV 621D, 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 LYV 621D registered?

LYV 621D is a 1966 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 26 May 1966.

Is LYV 621D safe to buy?

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