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WSU 850

1990 Sunbeam Alpine

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,708 mi
Last recorded64,708 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 1990 Sunbeam Alpine62,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSU 850
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 64,708 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 64,698 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 64,453 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 64,359 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 64,186 miles

steering heavier than expected

Fail 5 Mar 2014 64,180 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

steering heavier than expected

Pass 1 Mar 2013 63,924 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 42,932 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 63,248 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 63,248 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 63,028 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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WSU 850 is a 1990 Sunbeam Alpine in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 WSU 850, 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 WSU 850 registered?

WSU 850 is a 1990 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 12 November 1990.

Is WSU 850 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WSU 850 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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