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NYF 557E

1967 Sunbeam Alpine

Blue Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

384 mi
Last recorded384 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1967 Sunbeam Alpine44,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYF 557E
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1967
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 384 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 99,344 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 58,080 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 98,050 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 98,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 96,836 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 95,784 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 95,732 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 93,132 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 90,472 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 89,764 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Nov 2005 86,197 miles

nearside front crossmember corroded front end

Fail 8 Nov 2005 86,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

nearside front crossmember corroded front end

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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NYF 557E is a 1967 Sunbeam Alpine in Blue with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1967 Sunbeam Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 44,281 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 NYF 557E, 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 59 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 NYF 557E registered?

NYF 557E is a 1967 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 1 February 1967.

Is NYF 557E safe to buy?

The MOT history for NYF 557E shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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