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ALC 68A

1989 Sunbeam Alpine

Blue Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

77,249 mi
Last recorded77,249 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALC 68A
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 77,249 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 76,747 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion to chassis brace at marginal distance from parking brake lever moun ting

front brake discs pitted

front crossmember possibly slight movement ?

front offside box section welds suspect

nearside front brake hose slightly twisted

signs of standing -some perishing corrosion and welded repairs

some deterioration to suspension steering etc

Fail 6 Oct 2011 76,747 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion to chassis brace at marginal distance from parking brake lever moun ting

front brake discs pitted

front crossmember possibly slight movement ?

front offside box section welds suspect

nearside front brake hose slightly twisted

signs of standing -some perishing corrosion and welded repairs

some deterioration to suspension steering etc

Fail 13 Sep 2011 76,747 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion to chassis brace at marginal distance from parking brake lever mounting

drivers door catch plate moving

front brake discs pitted

front crossmember possible slight movement?

front fuel pipe rigid mounting to engine

front offside box section flange welds suspect

nearside front brake hose slightly twisted

signs of standing-some perishing corrosion and welded repairs

some deterioration to suspension steering etc

Fail 14 Sep 2010 76,747 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front brake discs slightly pitted

front crossmember may have slight movement?

nearside front brake hose slightly twisted

offside front chassis leg flange welds suspect?

signs of standing some perishing corrosion and welded repairs

some deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 27 Jul 2009 15,503 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front crossmember may have slight movement ?

horn ring sparks on steering wheel

parking brake stiff action and ratchet suspect?

some deterioration to suspension etc signs of perishing corrosion and welded repairs

Fail 13 Jul 2009 15,503 miles

Brake servo missing when fitted as standard (3.6.C.1a)

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust and mountings in poor condition

front crossmember may have slight movement ?

horn ring sparks on steering wheel

parking brake stiff action and ratchet suspect?

some deterioration to suspension etc signs of perishing corrosion and welded repairs

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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ALC 68A is a 1989 Sunbeam Alpine in Blue with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 ALC 68A, 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 37 years old, this Sunbeam Alpine is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ALC 68A is a 1989 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 1 October 1989.

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