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OOF 844

1953 Sunbeam Alpine

White Petrol 2267cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

31,492 mi
Last recorded31,492 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 1953 Sunbeam Alpine31,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOF 844
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1953
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,267cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 31,492 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arches (body filler detected ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 31,492 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arches (body filler detected ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 31,492 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside inner wheel arch corroded filler detected (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 31,492 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column deformed to the extent that steering is affected tight operation (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside inner wheel arch corroded filler detected (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 31,492 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 34,192 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front nearside & offside tyres worn close to the legal limit

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 31,492 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jul 2017 31,492 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working none (1.2.1b)

Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 31,492 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 31,492 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 31,492 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 31,492 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 31,492 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 31,492 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 31,492 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Near side front Brake not Reacting as soon as off side ( possible Wheel Cylinder Siezed)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 31,492 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Near side front Brake not Reacting as soon as off side ( possible Wheel Cylinder Siezed)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 31,492 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 31,492 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 31,492 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 31,492 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 31,499 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 31,492 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 31,492 miles

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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OOF 844 is a 1953 Sunbeam Alpine in White with a 2,267cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1953 Sunbeam Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 31,492 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 OOF 844, 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 73 years old, this Sunbeam Alpine is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OOF 844 registered?

OOF 844 is a 1953 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 14 December 1953.

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