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265 GGJ

1981 Sunbeam Alpine

Red Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,496 mi
Last recorded89,496 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
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Vehicle Details

Registration265 GGJ
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 89,496 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 89,452 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 89,452 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 89,444 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 89,438 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 89,388 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 89,388 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 88,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 88,271 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 88,086 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 88,086 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 87,786 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 87,415 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 87,294 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 87,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 87,075 miles

exhaust mount split

n/s and o/s half shaft seals leaking

transmission noisey

Pass 3 Oct 2007 85,737 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 85,689 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 84,065 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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265 GGJ is a 1981 Sunbeam Alpine in Red with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 265 GGJ, 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 45 years old, this Sunbeam Alpine is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 265 GGJ registered?

265 GGJ is a 1981 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 15 January 1981.

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