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PBY 142D

1990 Sunbeam Alpine

Blue Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,445 mi
Last recorded64,445 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1990 Sunbeam Alpine62,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBY 142D
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 64,445 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Aug 2017 64,407 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Aug 2016 64,063 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked

Fail 18 Jul 2016 64,062 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked

Fail 29 Sep 2014 64,024 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 63,405 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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PBY 142D is a 1990 Sunbeam Alpine in Blue with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PBY 142D, 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 PBY 142D registered?

PBY 142D is a 1990 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 21 September 1990.

Is PBY 142D safe to buy?

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