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KXF 204J

1971 Sunbeam Alpine

Gold Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,042 mi
Last recorded32,042 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 1971 Sunbeam Alpine30,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKXF 204J
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 32,042 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive normal for this vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive normal for this vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 32,041 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive normal for this vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive normal for this vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2015 31,184 miles

SPARE TYRE FLAT

Fail 9 Nov 2015 31,184 miles

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

Electrical wiring insecure FRONT PANAL UNDER RADIATOR (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

SPARE TYRE FLAT

Pass 25 Oct 2014 31,107 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 30,637 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 30,244 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 29,742 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 28,925 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 28,114 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 28,114 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 26,875 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 26,875 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 26,343 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 23,366 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust system rusty. †slight blow front pipe. †

Pass 2 Nov 2005 21,893 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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KXF 204J is a 1971 Sunbeam Alpine in Gold with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KXF 204J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KXF 204J registered?

KXF 204J is a 1971 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is KXF 204J safe to buy?

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