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EPM 299C

1978 Sunbeam Alpine

Green Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

12,917 mi
Last recorded12,917 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPM 299C
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 12,917 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 10,549 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 8,056 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 7,811 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 6,336 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 5,527 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 4,988 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 50,417 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 48,945 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2012 47,778 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2011 46,163 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2011 46,163 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2010 43,836 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2009 41,682 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 39,487 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 39,155 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 37,662 miles

rear offside brake binding slightly

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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EPM 299C is a 1978 Sunbeam Alpine in Green with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EPM 299C, 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 48 years old, this Sunbeam Alpine is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EPM 299C registered?

EPM 299C is a 1978 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 11 July 1978.

Is EPM 299C safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPM 299C shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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