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780 ELE

1962 Sunbeam Alpine

Red Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,065 mi
Last recorded81,065 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 1962 Sunbeam Alpine52,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration780 ELE
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1962
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 81,065 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

rear exhaust mount

under side of car corroded

Pass 9 May 2014 80,700 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 80,700 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 80,556 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Spare Tyre Deflated

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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780 ELE is a 1962 Sunbeam Alpine in Red with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 780 ELE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 780 ELE registered?

780 ELE is a 1962 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 6 July 1962.

Is 780 ELE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 780 ELE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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