MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,090 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Both rear hub seals have a slight leak
Oil leak
Indicator switch missing (1.4.A.1)
Both rear hub seals have a slight leak
Oil leak
Both rear hub seals have a slight leak
Oil leak
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Both rear hub seals have a slight leak
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Front brake discs slightly pitted
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Sunbeam Alpine?
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PHJ 50E is a 1988 Sunbeam Alpine in Blue with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 1988 Sunbeam Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 70,908 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 PHJ 50E, 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 38 years old, this Sunbeam Alpine is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of PHJ 50E?
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What year was PHJ 50E registered?
PHJ 50E is a 1988 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 1 March 1988.
Is PHJ 50E safe to buy?
The MOT history for PHJ 50E shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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