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UMX 272F

1968 Sunbeam Alpine

Green Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

27,612 mi
Last recorded27,612 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1968 Sunbeam Alpine45,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMX 272F
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1968
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc
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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 27,612 miles

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))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 26,540 miles

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))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 26,540 miles

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))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 25,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak at rear axle

Pass 21 Feb 2023 23,580 miles

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))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 23,578 miles

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))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 21,407 miles

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))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 21,407 miles

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))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 20,296 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 20,295 miles

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))

Pass 31 May 2019 17,659 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 May 2019 17,655 miles

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))

Pass 18 May 2018 14,710 miles

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)

Fail 8 May 2018 14,709 miles

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 14,202 miles

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)

Pass 16 May 2016 11,251 miles

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 8,416 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 4,569 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 4,566 miles

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 2,794 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 1,309 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 1,307 miles

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 99,691 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 98,122 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 98,121 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 95,870 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 95,868 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 92,823 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 90,112 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 88,825 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 88,825 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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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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