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AAS 228

2001 Sunbeam S7

Green Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

2,383 mi
Last recorded2,383 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAS 228
MakeSunbeam
ModelS7
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2012 2,383 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 2,364 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 2,202 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 2,202 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 1,827 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 1,048 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 535 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

both tyres sidewalls slightly perished

How Reliable is the Sunbeam S7?

Based on 953 MOT tests across 268 vehicles.

91.5%
Pass Rate
149
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
268
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 4
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
Horn not working 3
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 2
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AAS 228 is a 2001 Sunbeam S7 in Green with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a Sunbeam S7 fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AAS 228, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sunbeam S7 typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 25 years old, this Sunbeam S7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AAS 228 registered?

AAS 228 is a 2001 Sunbeam S7, first registered on 16 July 2001.

Is AAS 228 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAS 228 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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