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SRR 256F

2004 Sunbeam Alpine

Blue Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

18,964 mi
Last recorded18,964 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRR 256F
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 18,964 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 18,910 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 18,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2015 18,761 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 18,352 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 18,328 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 18,057 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 18,044 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Aug 2007 18,001 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 17,999 miles

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 17,754 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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SRR 256F is a 2004 Sunbeam Alpine in Blue with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SRR 256F, 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 22 years old, this Sunbeam Alpine is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SRR 256F registered?

SRR 256F is a 2004 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 1 July 2004.

Is SRR 256F safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRR 256F shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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