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CSU 279

1987 Sunbeam Alpine

Red Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,595 mi
Last recorded2,595 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSU 279
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 2,595 miles

Brake pedal sinks slightly.

Pass 10 Jul 2018 2,568 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 23,561 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 2,166 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 366 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 335 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2012 3,254 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 3,254 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 2,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 2,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 1,599 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 563 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in n/s steering idler

small cracks in n/s front & o/s rear tyre tread.

Fail 16 Jun 2008 563 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in n/s steering idler

small cracks in n/s front & o/s rear tyre tread.

Pass 8 Jun 2007 377 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

play in n/s steering idler.

Pass 4 May 2006 99,976 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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CSU 279 is a 1987 Sunbeam Alpine in Red with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CSU 279, 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 39 years old, this Sunbeam Alpine is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CSU 279 registered?

CSU 279 is a 1987 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 24 June 1987.

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