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RGT 112

1955 Sunbeam Alpine

Blue Petrol 2267cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,815 mi
Last recorded70,815 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1955 Sunbeam Alpine65,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGT 112
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1955
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,267cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 70,815 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 70,562 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 70,477 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 70,477 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Jun 2010 70,004 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 69,987 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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RGT 112 is a 1955 Sunbeam Alpine in Blue with a 2,267cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1955 Sunbeam Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 65,517 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 RGT 112, 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 71 years old, this Sunbeam Alpine is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RGT 112 registered?

RGT 112 is a 1955 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 6 May 1955.

Is RGT 112 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGT 112 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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