MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,267 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
rear floor sections full of fibreglass
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
nearside front tyre starting to be out of shape
rear floor sections full of fibreglass
How Reliable is the Sunbeam Alpine?
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RLU 523 is a 1955 Sunbeam Alpine in White with a 2,267cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 RLU 523, 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 RLU 523 registered?
RLU 523 is a 1955 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 5 August 1955.
Is RLU 523 safe to buy?
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