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MHC 608L

1973 Sunbeam Alpine

Blue Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

1,134 mi
Last recorded1,134 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1973 Sunbeam Alpine42,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHC 608L
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 1,134 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 1,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 786 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 10,978 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 10,978 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2014 10,978 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2013 10,397 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 10,397 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front out rigger / jacking point corroded

offside front out rigger / jacking point corroded

offside rear inner sill corrded and holed

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 20 Aug 2012 9,541 miles

nearside front brake slightly juddering

slight corrosion on offside rear inner sill and small hole

slight corrosion on offside rear outer sill

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 31 Aug 2011 7,510 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 5,378 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 3,460 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 1,700 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 47,247 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 46,108 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 46,099 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Slightly low effort in N/S/R brake

Pass 19 Jul 2005 44,813 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 44,813 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side rear inner sill back corroded

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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MHC 608L is a 1973 Sunbeam Alpine in Blue with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 MHC 608L, 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 MHC 608L registered?

MHC 608L is a 1973 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is MHC 608L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MHC 608L shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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