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VTT 701J

1971 Sunbeam Alpine

Green Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

16,446 mi
Last recorded16,446 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Sunbeam Alpine30,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTT 701J
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 16,446 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 15,880 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 15,870 miles

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)

Pass 4 May 2016 15,359 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 14,821 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 14,046 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 13,103 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 12,392 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 12,390 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2011 11,521 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 115,121 miles

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 10,516 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 9,588 miles

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)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 9,588 miles

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 8,475 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 7,174 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 7,109 miles

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 5,355 miles

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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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.

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