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3494 MD

1962 Sunbeam Alpine

Red Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,971 mi
Last recorded11,971 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1962 Sunbeam Alpine52,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3494 MD
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1962
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 11,971 miles

all tyres starting to crack

body starting to corrode

rear spring bushes poor condition

slight lift in n/s king pin

Fail 3 May 2006 11,857 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

extensively repaired chassis and bodywork

oil leak

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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3494 MD is a 1962 Sunbeam Alpine in Red with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1962 Sunbeam Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 52,188 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 3494 MD, 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 64 years old, this Sunbeam Alpine is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 3494 MD registered?

3494 MD is a 1962 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 9 May 1962.

Is 3494 MD safe to buy?

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