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UVT 224

1954 Sunbeam Alpine

Red Petrol 2267cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

26,708 mi
Last recorded26,708 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1954 Sunbeam Alpine44,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVT 224
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1954
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,267cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 26,708 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 26,168 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 26,168 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 May 2009 25,363 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 25,363 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 25,350 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 24,848 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 24,050 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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UVT 224 is a 1954 Sunbeam Alpine in Red with a 2,267cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 UVT 224, 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 UVT 224 registered?

UVT 224 is a 1954 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 25 August 1954.

Is UVT 224 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UVT 224 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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