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WKX 557E

1967 Sunbeam Alpine

White Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,686 mi
Last recorded86,686 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 1967 Sunbeam Alpine44,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKX 557E
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1967
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 86,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2014 85,939 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 84,921 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 84,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 83,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 83,460 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 83,460 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 82,968 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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WKX 557E is a 1967 Sunbeam Alpine in White with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1967 Sunbeam Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 44,281 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 WKX 557E, 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 59 years old, this Sunbeam Alpine is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WKX 557E registered?

WKX 557E is a 1967 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 29 July 1967.

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