1962 Sunbeam Alpine 1.6L Petrol · BPR 578A
1962 Sunbeam Alpine (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1962. Recorded mileage 12,091 miles. MOT expired on 31 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUNBEAM ALPINE
- Year / Origin
- 1962 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 12,091 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BPR 578A Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2025
- 12,091 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BPR 578A Mileage History
- 22/08/20229,620 mi
- 02/04/202411,328 mi+1,708 mi
- 17/03/202512,091 mi+763 mi
Average of roughly 962 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
BPR 578A MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1962 Sunbeam Alpine (BPR 578A) between August 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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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