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213 UXS

1990 Sunbeam Alpine

White Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,462 mi
Last recorded73,462 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 1990 Sunbeam Alpine62,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration213 UXS
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 73,462 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2 into 1 connection (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle hub leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 73,418 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle lever / handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both dipped beams not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2 into 1 connection (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle hub leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 73,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint also joiner pipe has some small rust holes in pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Indicator switch faulty tell tail light dim advise repair (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle oil weep has small leak from back plate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 73,108 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint also joiner pipe has some small rust holes in pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Indicator switch faulty tell tail light dim advise repair (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle oil weep has small leak from back plate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 72,998 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in steering linkage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 72,710 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 72,127 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 71,679 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 70,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

STEERING BOX POOR

Pass 29 Aug 2006 16,108 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

oil leak

slight play nearside rear wheel

steering link arm bushes starting to perish

vehicle underside surface corrosion in places

Fail 21 Aug 2006 16,108 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke cracked (4.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

both front brake discs slightly pitted

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

slight play nearside rear wheel

vehicle underside surface corrosion in places

Pass 24 Aug 2005 16,007 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Sunbeam Alpine?

Based on 10,414 MOT tests across 1,264 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
298
Miles/Year
72
Year Lifespan
1,264
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 303
brake binding 297
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 269
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 263
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 165
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213 UXS is a 1990 Sunbeam Alpine in White with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Sunbeam Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 62,357 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 213 UXS, 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 36 years old, this Sunbeam Alpine is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 213 UXS registered?

213 UXS is a 1990 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 26 March 1990.

Is 213 UXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 213 UXS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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