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YCA 550

1961 Sunbeam Alpine

Red Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,319 mi
Last recorded84,319 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 1961 Sunbeam Alpine55,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCA 550
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1961
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 84,319 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 83,657 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 83,143 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 82,024 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 80,479 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 79,758 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 79,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 79,744 miles

near side rear brake drum damp possible diff oil

rear brake application uneven

Fail 6 May 2013 79,743 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

near side rear brake drum damp possible diff oil

rear brake application uneven

Pass 27 Mar 2012 79,731 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 79,272 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 79,272 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 77,093 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 75,899 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 73,826 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 72,983 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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YCA 550 is a 1961 Sunbeam Alpine in Red with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1961 Sunbeam Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 55,260 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 YCA 550, 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 65 years old, this Sunbeam Alpine is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YCA 550 registered?

YCA 550 is a 1961 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 9 June 1961.

Is YCA 550 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YCA 550 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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