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AAC 570J

1970 Sunbeam Alpine

Turquoise Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

23,576 mi
Last recorded23,576 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAC 570J
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1970
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 23,576 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 22,458 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 21,753 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 20,776 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 19,855 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 19,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

underside of vehicle welded in various areas and heavily undersealed

Fail 24 Feb 2015 19,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

underside of vehicle welded in various areas and heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Mar 2014 18,831 miles

slight play steering/cars underside weak

Pass 6 Apr 2013 18,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 18,566 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 18,406 miles

advise cars body weak slight play in steering system not excess for system on manufacture

Fail 31 Mar 2011 18,399 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Oct 2008 18,165 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2007 18,153 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 18,153 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 17,799 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2006 17,799 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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AAC 570J is a 1970 Sunbeam Alpine in Turquoise with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AAC 570J, 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 56 years old, this Sunbeam Alpine is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AAC 570J is a 1970 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 8 September 1970.

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