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VBY 141E

1995 Sunbeam Alpine

White Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,928 mi
Last recorded22,928 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 1995 Sunbeam Alpine49,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBY 141E
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 22,928 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 22,205 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 22,205 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

handbrake cable chafing on exhaust.

nearside front inner wing corroded.

speedo cable chafing on steering arm

Fail 13 Feb 2014 20,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f inner arch corroded

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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VBY 141E is a 1995 Sunbeam Alpine in White with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Sunbeam Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 49,314 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 VBY 141E, 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 31 years old, this Sunbeam Alpine is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VBY 141E registered?

VBY 141E is a 1995 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 1 September 1995.

Is VBY 141E safe to buy?

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