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JOY 203K

1971 Sunbeam Alpine

Blue Petrol 1494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

6,456 mi
Last recorded6,456 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Sunbeam Alpine30,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOY 203K
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 6,456 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 6,451 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 6,295 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 6,268 miles

nearside front floor has slight corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2012 6,238 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2012 6,206 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

slight knocking noise from o/s/f wheel when rotating

Pass 23 Jul 2011 6,054 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 6,053 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

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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JOY 203K is a 1971 Sunbeam Alpine in Blue with a 1,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1971 Sunbeam Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 30,440 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 JOY 203K, 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 55 years old, this Sunbeam Alpine is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JOY 203K registered?

JOY 203K is a 1971 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 10 August 1971.

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