MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,705 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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All rubber items perished
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
forward edges of inn er sill panels corroded outside prescribed area
rear brake backplates slightly corroded
steering box slightly damp may have seepage of oil
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
rear registration plate slightly deteriorated
How Reliable is the Sunbeam Alpine?
Based on 10,414 MOT tests across 1,264 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LPW 557L is a 1973 Sunbeam Alpine in White with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
Across all 1973 Sunbeam Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 42,520 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 LPW 557L, 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 53 years old, this Sunbeam Alpine is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was LPW 557L registered?
LPW 557L is a 1973 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 1 August 1973.
Is LPW 557L safe to buy?
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