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VPN 757

1961 Sunbeam Alpine

Red Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,414 mi
Last recorded89,414 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 1961 Sunbeam Alpine55,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPN 757
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1961
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 89,414 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 89,412 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 89,378 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 88,865 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 88,851 miles

Free play in steering

Play in offsde front lower suspension joint

Play nearside front upper suspension arm bush

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rearbrake application uneven

Slight binding from nearside rear brake

Steering stiff in operation

Fail 15 Jul 2013 88,850 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Free play in steering

Play in offsde front lower suspension joint

Play nearside front upper suspension arm bush

Steering stiff in operation

Pass 21 Jan 2012 88,385 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 87,130 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 86,896 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 86,845 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 86,752 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 84,648 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 84,648 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 84,645 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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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VPN 757 is a 1961 Sunbeam Alpine in Red with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1961 Sunbeam Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 55,260 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 VPN 757, 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 65 years old, this Sunbeam Alpine is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VPN 757 is a 1961 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 15 December 1961.

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