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SKT 457

1954 Sunbeam Alpine

White Petrol 2267cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,473 mi
Last recorded3,473 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 1954 Sunbeam Alpine44,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Sunbeam
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKT 457
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1954
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,267cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2024 3,473 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 3,473 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 3,473 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 3,473 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 3,473 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 3,473 miles

Boot floor slightly corroded.

Pass 18 Apr 2007 3,473 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 6 Apr 2006 3,473 miles

1) slight lift movement nearside front king-pin

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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SKT 457 is a 1954 Sunbeam Alpine in White with a 2,267cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 SKT 457, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SKT 457 registered?

SKT 457 is a 1954 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 28 May 1954.

Is SKT 457 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKT 457 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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