Sunbeam Alpine MKS I TO IV

Red · Petrol · 1963 · 1,592 cc

45 HPSMOT history

45 HPS is a red petrol Sunbeam Alpine MKS I TO IV first used on 16 Dec 1963. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 14,100 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
14,100 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
150 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
45 HPS
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Sunbeam
Model
Alpine MKS I TO IV
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,592 cc
Year of manufacture
1963
First used
16 Dec 1963
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

45 HPS was last recorded at 14,100 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 478 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
13,622 miles · 10 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
478 miles
Average per year
150 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 14,100 miles
  • 2021 – 13,622 miles
  • 2018 – 13,183 miles
  • 2017 – 12,939 miles
  • 2016 – 12,640 miles
  • 2015 – 12,395 miles
  • 2014 – 12,049 miles
  • 2013 – 11,996 miles
  • 2012 – 11,972 miles
  • 2010 – 11,899 miles
  • 2009 – 11,675 miles
  • 2008 – 11,535 miles
  • 2007 – 11,381 miles
  • 2006 – 11,200 miles
  • 2005 – 11,068 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass14,100 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryVin plate deteriorated

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass14,100 miles (+478)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    14,100 miles
    Test number
    273717590650
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVin plate deteriorated

  2. Pass13,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    13,622 miles
    Test number
    499932228699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail13,622 miles (+439)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,622 miles
    Test number
    777548323103
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass13,183 miles (+244)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    13,183 miles
    Test number
    267143474464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass12,939 miles (+299)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    12,939 miles
    Test number
    538709723581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass12,640 miles (+245)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    12,640 miles
    Test number
    617774343763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass12,395 miles (+346)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    12,395 miles
    Test number
    105521775148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass12,049 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    12,049 miles
    Test number
    526454384155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass11,996 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    11,996 miles
    Test number
    998057983013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteWipers slow

  10. Fail11,996 miles (+24)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,996 miles
    Test number
    778355383052
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteWipers slow

  11. Fail11,972 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,972 miles
    Test number
    396028962072
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass11,972 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    11,972 miles
    Test number
    849988662004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass11,899 miles (+224)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    11,899 miles
    Test number
    671239350264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass11,675 miles (+140)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    11,675 miles
    Test number
    511173659255
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear ends of sills have slight corrosion. appears solid at moment but attention could be required before next test.

  15. Pass11,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    11,535 miles
    Test number
    143326468232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail11,535 miles (+154)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,535 miles
    Test number
    664220068246
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

  17. Pass11,381 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    11,381 miles
    Test number
    380204567498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail11,379 miles (+179)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,379 miles
    Test number
    151033857249
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

  19. Pass11,200 miles (+132)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    11,200 miles
    Test number
    493521866233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass11,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    11,068 miles
    Test number
    640104865279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 45 HPS

What vehicle is registration 45 HPS currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 45 HPS on a red petrol Sunbeam Alpine MKS I TO IV first used on 16 Dec 1963. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 45 HPS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 45 HPS is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 45 HPS?
The MOT on 45 HPS is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 45 HPS done?
45 HPS was recorded at 14,100 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 150 miles a year.
Has 45 HPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 45 HPS has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on 45 HPS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 45 HPS find?
45 HPS passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; vin plate deteriorated.

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