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EAS 794

2002 Sunbeam Alpine

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

13,468 mi
Last recorded13,468 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAS 794
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 13,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint king pin (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner & outer (2.2.C.1c)

slight exhaust blow front

Fail 26 Apr 2016 13,460 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle exhaust mount broken (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Steering system fouling steering arm fouling brake pipe under bonnet on full lock (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt & outer (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing king pin (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 134,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2011 13,308 miles

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

under body covered in underseal

Fail 7 Sep 2011 13,303 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

under body covered in underseal

Pass 28 Jan 2010 13,252 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 13,252 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 30 Sep 2008 13,217 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 13,144 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 13,128 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

o/sf n/s/f and o/s/r tyres cracking

slibht play in steering box

Pass 3 Aug 2006 12,769 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 12,554 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 12,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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EAS 794 is a 2002 Sunbeam Alpine in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EAS 794, 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 24 years old, this Sunbeam Alpine is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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EAS 794 is a 2002 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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