MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,414 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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
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
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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