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JUU 260D

1966 Sunbeam Alpine

Green Petrol 1724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

34,736 mi
Last recorded34,736 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1966 Sunbeam Alpine41,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUU 260D
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,724cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 34,736 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 34,451 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 34,403 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 34,403 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 May 2014 34,403 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 33,833 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 33,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 32,128 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 32,128 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 31,278 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 28,746 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel hose/pipe hitting steering arm on full lock

Fail 11 Jun 2009 28,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel hose/pipe hitting steering arm on full lock

Fail 16 Jul 2008 28,410 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 28,410 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 27,144 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 24,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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JUU 260D is a 1966 Sunbeam Alpine in Green with a 1,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1966 Sunbeam Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 41,370 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 JUU 260D, 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 60 years old, this Sunbeam Alpine is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JUU 260D registered?

JUU 260D is a 1966 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 17 January 1966.

Is JUU 260D safe to buy?

The MOT history for JUU 260D shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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