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GBD 225B

1999 Sunbeam Alpine

Blue Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,454 mi
Last recorded61,454 miles
Recorded on9 May 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBD 225B
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2008 61,454 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 61,454 miles

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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Jan 2007 60,975 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 60,975 miles

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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GBD 225B is a 1999 Sunbeam Alpine in Blue with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GBD 225B, 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 27 years old, this Sunbeam Alpine is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of GBD 225B?

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What year was GBD 225B registered?

GBD 225B is a 1999 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 13 July 1999.

Is GBD 225B safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBD 225B shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GBD 225B have outstanding finance?

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