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NWJ 126D

1989 Sunbeam Alpine

White Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,254 mi
Last recorded8,254 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWJ 126D
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 8,254 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 7,835 miles

paint on under body

Pass 13 Apr 2015 7,211 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 7,192 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 6,663 miles

engine + gearbox oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2014 6,619 miles

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

engine + gearbox oil leak

o/s/f chassis leg holed + corrdoded

Pass 26 Mar 2013 5,999 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

gearbox has slight oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2012 5,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 4,896 miles

nearside front chassis corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2011 4,895 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

nearside front chassis corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2010 4,181 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 3,361 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 2,127 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007
Fail 10 Apr 2007

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

Pass 10 May 2006 1,131 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 1,131 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2006 1,106 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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NWJ 126D is a 1989 Sunbeam Alpine in White with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NWJ 126D, 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 37 years old, this Sunbeam Alpine is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NWJ 126D is a 1989 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 2 June 1989.

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