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TGP 277F

1968 Sunbeam Alpine

Red Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

41,350 mi
Last recorded41,350 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 1968 Sunbeam Alpine45,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGP 277F
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 41,350 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2015 41,347 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fail 1 May 2015 41,317 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Excesive corrossion to offside centre floor outside of prescribed area

Excessive corrossion to front floor outside of prescribed areas

Excessive corrossion to nearside front floor outside of prescribed areas

Excessive corrossion to offside front inner wheel arch outside of prescribed area

Nearside front shock absorber damp

Nearside rear floor slight corrossion within suspension component prescribed area

Nearside rear shock absorber damp

Offside front wing corroding

Offside rear floor slight corrossion within suspension component prescribed area

Offside track rod ball joint boot splitting

Oil leak

Play in track rod ball joints

Rear diff leak

Pass 1 Jun 2013 41,155 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all suspension and steering ball joint boots deteriorating

corrosion to offside scuttle panel

heavy corrosion to offside windshield mounting area

nearside front inner sill corroded

nearside rear and both front tyres perrishing

offside front inner sill corroded

offside outer sill corrosion to front

offside outer sill corrosion to rear within prescribed areas but not excessive

slight fluctuation to front brakes

Pass 20 Mar 2012 40,459 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 40,229 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 40,229 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 40,035 miles

exhaust knocking on body

slight engine oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2007 39,887 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 39,872 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 39,872 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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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TGP 277F is a 1968 Sunbeam Alpine in Red with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1968 Sunbeam Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 45,717 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 TGP 277F, 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 58 years old, this Sunbeam Alpine is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TGP 277F registered?

TGP 277F is a 1968 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 9 February 1968.

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