MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,319 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
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)
near side rear brake drum damp possible diff oil
rear brake application uneven
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
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Sunbeam Alpine?
Based on 10,414 MOT tests across 1,264 vehicles.
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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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