MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,720 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
slight lift in both king pins
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Sunbeam Alpine?
Based on 10,414 MOT tests across 1,264 vehicles.
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RKT 648 is a 1953 Sunbeam Alpine in Red with a 2,267cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 RKT 648, 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.
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What year was RKT 648 registered?
RKT 648 is a 1953 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 10 November 1953.
Is RKT 648 safe to buy?
The MOT history for RKT 648 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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