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VFO 839

1995 Sunbeam Alpine

Red Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,410 mi
Last recorded42,410 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2008
Typical for 1995 Sunbeam Alpine49,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFO 839
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2008 42,410 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 42,305 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 42,305 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

fuel pipe squashed at front

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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VFO 839 is a 1995 Sunbeam Alpine in Red with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VFO 839, 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 VFO 839 registered?

VFO 839 is a 1995 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 15 December 1995.

Is VFO 839 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFO 839 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VFO 839 have outstanding finance?

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