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AHJ 114C

1965 Sunbeam Alpine

Green Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

14,935 mi
Last recorded14,935 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2010
Typical for 1965 Sunbeam Alpine58,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHJ 114C
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1965
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2010 14,935 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 14,933 miles

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

all tyres worn to 3mm

brake noise n/s/f

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

towbar is a cosmetic feature not for use of towing

Pass 22 Sep 2008 13,042 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2008 13,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2007 11,720 miles

baby seat fitted to n/s/f seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt or seat back security

half shaft seals appear to be leaking

slight play in steering box & idler

Pass 23 Aug 2006 10,811 miles

Oil leak

Slight im balance in rear foot brake

Slight play in N/S streeing

Slight play in N/S/F wheel bearing

Fail 1 Aug 2006 10,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight imbalance in rear brakes

Slight play in N/S streeing

Slight play in N/S/F wheel bearing

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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AHJ 114C is a 1965 Sunbeam Alpine in Green with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1965 Sunbeam Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 58,348 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 AHJ 114C, 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 61 years old, this Sunbeam Alpine is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AHJ 114C registered?

AHJ 114C is a 1965 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 21 January 1965.

Is AHJ 114C safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHJ 114C shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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