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KOM 395E

1995 Sunbeam Alpine

White Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

49,910 mi
Last recorded49,910 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Sunbeam Alpine49,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOM 395E
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 49,910 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 49,110 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 47,867 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 47,457 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 44,797 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 44,448 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 40,717 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 39,271 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 39,269 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 38,845 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 38,744 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 37,995 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 37,904 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 37,904 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 37,651 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

centre and rear exhaust mountings detiorated. slight movement in nearside steering idler shaft.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 37,377 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 37,079 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 37,079 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Aug 2010 36,996 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 36,996 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 36,831 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 36,626 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 36,501 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 36,405 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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KOM 395E is a 1995 Sunbeam Alpine in White with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 KOM 395E, 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 KOM 395E registered?

KOM 395E is a 1995 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is KOM 395E safe to buy?

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