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GDS 86E

1995 Sunbeam Alpine

Red Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

60,878 mi
Last recorded60,878 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 1995 Sunbeam Alpine49,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDS 86E
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 60,878 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 60,481 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 60,114 miles

Oil leak

n/s inner sill corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2014 59,205 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 58,547 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 53,992 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 53,557 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 53,545 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 52,492 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 50,562 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 49,314 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 46,901 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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GDS 86E is a 1995 Sunbeam Alpine in Red with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1995 Sunbeam Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 49,314 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GDS 86E, 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 31 years old, this Sunbeam Alpine is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GDS 86E registered?

GDS 86E is a 1995 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 9 November 1995.

Is GDS 86E safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDS 86E shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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