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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak at rear axle
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis at spring eye bolt mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation. (about 28% imbalance at 118 - 163)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Bush worn to excess (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))
Brake performance not tested OSR binding excessively (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play offside front (2.5.A.3c)
Offside front inner sill corroded. Non prescribed area
Rear wheel bearing has slight play offside rear (2.6.2)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside rear and offside rear lower mounting bush (2.7.4)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner valance (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner valance (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play offside front (2.5.A.3c)
Offside front inner sill corroded. Non prescribed area
Rear wheel bearing has slight play offside rear (2.6.2)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside rear and offside rear lower mounting bush (2.7.4)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (7.1.2)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber lower mounting bush (2.7.4)
Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both rear spring forward bushes (2.4.B.2)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear lower (2.7.4)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)
Offside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)
Offside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside 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)
Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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UMX 272F is a 1968 Sunbeam Alpine in Green with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 UMX 272F, 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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UMX 272F is a 1968 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 1 June 1968.
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