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VYY 126E

1990 Sunbeam Alpine

Blue Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

27,941 mi
Last recorded27,941 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 1990 Sunbeam Alpine62,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYY 126E
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 27,941 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 23,921 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 23,361 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 22,792 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 22,230 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 22,230 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 21,087 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 18,895 miles

N/S/F Road wheel slight play on splines.

Pass 21 Oct 2013 17,758 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 17,758 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 17,209 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 17,079 miles

Advise attn top wish bone inner bushes worn

Pass 7 May 2010 14,943 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 13,067 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 13,055 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 May 2008 11,240 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2007 10,776 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 10,361 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 10,341 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside and offside rear lower shockabsorbers bushes slightly perished

Nearside mid floor corrode but not within prescribed area

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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VYY 126E is a 1990 Sunbeam Alpine in Blue with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1990 Sunbeam Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 62,357 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VYY 126E, 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 36 years old, this Sunbeam Alpine is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VYY 126E registered?

VYY 126E is a 1990 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 15 October 1990.

Is VYY 126E safe to buy?

The MOT history for VYY 126E shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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