MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,446 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)
Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
ADVISE ; OIL LOSS FROM ENGINE & ALSO REAR AXLE
ADVISE ; STEERING BOX APPEARS TO HAVE FLUID LOSS.
Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Sunbeam Alpine?
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VTT 701J is a 1971 Sunbeam Alpine in Green with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
Across all 1971 Sunbeam Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 30,440 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 VTT 701J, 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 55 years old, this Sunbeam Alpine is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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VTT 701J is a 1971 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 1 June 1971.
Is VTT 701J safe to buy?
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