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NGB 989

1954 Sunbeam Alpine

Blue Petrol 2267cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

206 mi
Last recorded206 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1954 Sunbeam Alpine44,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGB 989
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1954
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,267cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2026 206 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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NGB 989 is a 1954 Sunbeam Alpine in Blue with a 2,267cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1954 Sunbeam Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 44,968 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 NGB 989, 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 72 years old, this Sunbeam Alpine is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NGB 989 registered?

NGB 989 is a 1954 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 14 October 1954.

Is NGB 989 safe to buy?

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