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NYO 8

1953 Sunbeam Alpine

Cream Petrol 2267cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,099 mi
Last recorded21,099 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2012
Typical for 1953 Sunbeam Alpine31,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYO 8
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1953
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,267cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2012 21,099 miles

both fronts king pins have slight lift

Pass 2 Nov 2009 20 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 20 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 20 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 20 miles

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

N/S/R brake binding slightly Both rear hub seals weeping slightly

Pass 27 May 2006 201 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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NYO 8 is a 1953 Sunbeam Alpine in Cream with a 2,267cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1953 Sunbeam Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 31,492 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 NYO 8, 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 73 years old, this Sunbeam Alpine is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NYO 8 registered?

NYO 8 is a 1953 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 3 November 1953.

Is NYO 8 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NYO 8 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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