1963 Sunbeam Alpine 1.6L Petrol · ARA 268A
1963 Sunbeam Alpine (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03 Oct 1963. Recorded mileage 92,293 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jun 2024. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUNBEAM ALPINE
- Year / Origin
- 1963 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,293 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
ARA 268A Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2023
- 92,293 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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ARA 268A Mileage History
- 06/06/202292,093 mi
- 09/06/202392,293 mi+200 mi
Average of roughly 198 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
ARA 268A MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1963 Sunbeam Alpine (ARA 268A) between June 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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