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722 UYJ

2014 Sunbeam Alpine

Red Petrol 1494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,083 mi
Last recorded72,083 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
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Vehicle Details

Registration722 UYJ
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 72,083 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 71,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 70,860 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

exhaust is deteriorated

Fail 18 Sep 2017 70,860 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2016 70,346 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 70,325 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped of front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Rear rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 70,222 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nearside rear and offside front (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 69,988 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

handbrake compensator bolt is loose

Fail 1 Jul 2014 69,981 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake slack adjuster locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

hand brake pivot bolt is loose and cable rubs battery box

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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722 UYJ is a 2014 Sunbeam Alpine in Red with a 1,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 722 UYJ, 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 12 years old, this Sunbeam Alpine is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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722 UYJ is a 2014 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 9 October 2014.

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