MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,288 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
n/s washer jet poor
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
n/s washer jet poor
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
main beam only works on stalk not on floor switch
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Sunbeam Alpine?
Based on 10,414 MOT tests across 1,264 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EWE 717C is a 1965 Sunbeam Alpine in Red with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1965 Sunbeam Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 58,348 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 EWE 717C, 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 61 years old, this Sunbeam Alpine is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of EWE 717C?
You can check the full history of EWE 717C by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was EWE 717C registered?
EWE 717C is a 1965 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 1 February 1965.
Is EWE 717C safe to buy?
The MOT history for EWE 717C shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does EWE 717C have outstanding finance?
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