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VFO 929

1996 Sunbeam Alpine

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

41,814 mi
Last recorded41,814 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFO 929
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 41,814 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 41,062 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 41,052 miles

Fuel pipe leaking at the carbs (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe union leaking at fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 40,859 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 40,606 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 40,593 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2013 39,860 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 39,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both front brake discs are slightly coroded

Pass 9 Sep 2010 39,674 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 39,602 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 39,622 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 39,416 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 39,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 929 is a 1996 Sunbeam Alpine in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 929, 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 30 years old, this Sunbeam Alpine is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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VFO 929 is a 1996 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 19 March 1996.

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