1965 Sunbeam Alpine 1.6L Petrol · DWD 525C
1965 Sunbeam Alpine (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09 Apr 1965. Recorded mileage 54,695 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUNBEAM ALPINE
- Year / Origin
- 1965 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,695 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DWD 525C Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2025
- 54,695 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DWD 525C MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1965 Sunbeam Alpine (DWD 525C) between November 2011 and July 2025.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)”; “Nearside Front Braking system leaking Join to brake hose (3.6.A.1)”.
DWD 525C Mileage History
- 11/11/201144,994 mi
- 14/11/201144,997 mi+3 mi
- 10/09/201445,047 mi+50 mi
- 27/07/201545,384 mi+337 mi
- 21/07/201653,520 mi+8,136 mi
- 05/07/201753,714 km
- 19/07/201753,743 mi
- 10/07/201853,881 mi+138 mi
- 22/07/201954,020 mi+139 mi
- 24/07/202554,695 mi+675 mi
Average of roughly 708 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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