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KAW 843E

1990 Sunbeam Alpine

Red Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,168 mi
Last recorded96,168 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 1990 Sunbeam Alpine62,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAW 843E
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 96,168 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front lower bumper sill damage

oil leak

under body rust

Pass 22 Jan 2014 96,116 miles

corrosion in nsf floorpan but does not appear to be within 30cm of prescribed area\condition of interior and external mirrors\osr brake backplate has a misting of oil

rear silencer has a minor leak\rear shockabsorber lower bushes for perishing\condition of battery box\ns sill repairs

Fail 22 Jan 2014 96,116 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion in nsf floorpan but does not appear to be within 30cm of prescribed area\condition of interior and external mirrors\osr brake backplate has a misting of oil

rear silencer has a minor leak\rear shockabsorber lower bushes for perishing\condition of battery box\ns sill repairs

Pass 9 Aug 2012 95,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

borh rear brake has slight bind

nearside floor pan holed not within 30 cm of perscibed area

Fail 8 Aug 2012 95,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

borh rear brake has slight bind

nearside floor pan holed not within 30 cm of perscibed area

Pass 26 Apr 2011 95,689 miles

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

floors repaired with filler

nearside sill rusted

underside rusted

Fail 11 Apr 2011 95,689 miles

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

floor repaired wih bodyfiller

nearside sill rusted

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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KAW 843E is a 1990 Sunbeam Alpine in Red with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1990 Sunbeam Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 62,357 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 KAW 843E, 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 36 years old, this Sunbeam Alpine is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KAW 843E registered?

KAW 843E is a 1990 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 13 February 1990.

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The MOT history for KAW 843E shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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