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OFF 831

1994 Sunbeam Alpine

Red Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

25,174 mi
Last recorded25,174 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFF 831
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 25,174 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear service and parking brake performance slightly low

Fail 9 Jan 2026 25,160 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear service and parking brake performance slightly low

Pass 4 Jan 2025 24,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 24,940 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 24,827 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 24,746 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

slight lift in both front king pins

Pass 7 Jan 2022 24,638 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 24,635 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 24,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

slight play in king pins

Pass 28 Jun 2019 23,978 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 23,183 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 21,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 20,411 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 19,764 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 19,240 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 17,943 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

end of fuel hose on carb perished

Pass 12 Dec 2011 17,859 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

fuel pipe rubbing on gearbox

Pass 22 Oct 2010 16,546 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel tank has been repaired

Pass 22 Oct 2009 16,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight leak on on steering box

slight play in steering idler arm bushes

Fail 2 Oct 2009 16,020 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight leak from steering box

slight play in steering idler arm bushes

Pass 19 Sep 2008 15,556 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

os indicators possable poor conection might need attention soon

Pass 21 Sep 2007 15,209 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

some play in steering box and leaks slightly fuel hoses on engine perishing and clip missing

Pass 25 Oct 2006 14,257 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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OFF 831 is a 1994 Sunbeam Alpine in Red with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OFF 831, 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 32 years old, this Sunbeam Alpine is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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OFF 831 is a 1994 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 13 June 1994.

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