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XBL 315E

2003 Sunbeam Alpine

Blue Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

13,235 mi
Last recorded13,235 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBL 315E
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 13,235 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 13,022 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 12,483 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 12,480 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 11,875 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 11,875 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding parking brake (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 11,734 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 11,030 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 10,574 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 10,574 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 9,829 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 9,820 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 9,078 miles

Prop shaftt U/J worn

Top ball joint rubbers split ( May be a failer next year )

Pass 29 Jun 2010 8,023 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 May 2010 8,017 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Slight play in steering box shaft.

Pass 17 Nov 2008 7,083 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

slight free play at steering wheel

slight play in nearside rear hub

Fail 7 Nov 2008 7,080 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

slight free play at steering wheel

Pass 29 Oct 2007 5,784 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 5,782 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 4,330 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 4,329 miles

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Slight play in N/S//R wheel

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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XBL 315E is a 2003 Sunbeam Alpine in Blue with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XBL 315E, 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 23 years old, this Sunbeam Alpine is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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XBL 315E is a 2003 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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