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BWO 710B

1976 Sunbeam Alpine

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,308 mi
Last recorded98,308 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWO 710B
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 98,308 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 96,969 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 96,068 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 96,068 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 95,390 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 91,626 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 90,701 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 87,696 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 8,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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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BWO 710B is a 1976 Sunbeam Alpine in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BWO 710B, 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 50 years old, this Sunbeam Alpine is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BWO 710B registered?

BWO 710B is a 1976 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 8 February 1976.

Is BWO 710B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWO 710B shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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