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UKO 828

1955 Sunbeam Alpine

Red Petrol 2267cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,670 mi
Last recorded69,670 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 1955 Sunbeam Alpine65,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKO 828
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1955
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,267cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 4 Apr 2012 69,670 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 69,635 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 69,626 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

age cracks in both front and nearside front tyres

Pass 24 Nov 2009 69,593 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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UKO 828 is a 1955 Sunbeam Alpine in Red with a 2,267cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UKO 828, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UKO 828 registered?

UKO 828 is a 1955 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 19 April 1955.

Is UKO 828 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UKO 828 shows 4 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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