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PRC 200

1959 Sunbeam Alpine

Black Petrol 1494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,533 mi
Last recorded43,533 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 1959 Sunbeam Alpine42,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRC 200
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1959
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,494cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 43,533 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 43,507 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 43,321 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 43,259 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 43,183 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 43,173 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 42,942 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 42,885 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 42,818 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 42,532 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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PRC 200 is a 1959 Sunbeam Alpine in Black with a 1,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1959 Sunbeam Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 42,532 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 PRC 200, 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 67 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 PRC 200 registered?

PRC 200 is a 1959 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 13 August 1959.

Is PRC 200 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRC 200 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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