MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,841 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)
Offside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
How Reliable is the Sunbeam Alpine?
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OYW 405 is a 1954 Sunbeam Alpine in Silver with a 2,267cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 OYW 405, 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 OYW 405 registered?
OYW 405 is a 1954 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 15 September 1954.
Is OYW 405 safe to buy?
The MOT history for OYW 405 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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