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YKE 534A

1971 Sunbeam Alpine

Red Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,697 mi
Last recorded58,697 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 1971 Sunbeam Alpine30,440 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKE 534A
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2016 58,697 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside front mounts (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 56,168 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 55,601 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 55,160 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 54,605 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 53,969 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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YKE 534A is a 1971 Sunbeam Alpine in Red with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Sunbeam Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 30,440 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 YKE 534A, 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 55 years old, this Sunbeam Alpine is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YKE 534A registered?

YKE 534A is a 1971 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is YKE 534A safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKE 534A shows 6 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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