CarVerify

Free Car Check

PHJ 50E

1988 Sunbeam Alpine

Blue Petrol 1725cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,090 mi
Last recorded73,090 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 1988 Sunbeam Alpine70,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Sunbeam
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHJ 50E
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 73,090 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 72,860 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 72,860 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 72,773 miles

Both rear hub seals have a slight leak

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2014 72,758 miles

Indicator switch missing (1.4.A.1)

Both rear hub seals have a slight leak

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 72,549 miles

Both rear hub seals have a slight leak

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2013 72,539 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 72,302 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 72,302 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 14 May 2011 72,025 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2010 71,667 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 70,908 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 70,908 miles

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)

Pass 7 May 2008 70,680 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 70,368 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 69,818 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
Full Sunbeam Alpine reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PHJ 50E?

You can check the full history of PHJ 50E by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

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.

Does PHJ 50E have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PHJ 50E. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.