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EHS 123B

1986 Sunbeam Alpine

Green Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

90,319 mi
Last recorded90,319 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Sunbeam Alpine85,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHS 123B
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 90,319 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 90,059 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 89,588 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 89,499 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 88,356 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 88,356 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 87,379 miles

off side rear, brake back plate, slight damp.

Pass 26 May 2017 85,180 miles

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

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

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

both front wheel bearings have a slight noise

nearside rear brake percentage low

Pass 20 May 2016 85,154 miles

inner door handles not fitted, but no roof fitted.

wiper split

Fail 16 May 2016 85,154 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

inner door handles not fitted, but no roof fitted.

wiper split

Pass 23 Apr 2015 84,742 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 84,742 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 84,419 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 84,419 miles

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

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

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

off side rear brake back plate damp

Pass 5 Mar 2013 82,868 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 82,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

off side rear brake back plate damp, possibly brake fluid.

Pass 15 Feb 2012 81,842 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 80,954 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 79,037 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 73,244 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 72,913 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 64,905 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 23,787 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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EHS 123B is a 1986 Sunbeam Alpine in Green with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1986 Sunbeam Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 85,154 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EHS 123B, 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 40 years old, this Sunbeam Alpine is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EHS 123B registered?

EHS 123B is a 1986 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 1 October 1986.

Is EHS 123B safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHS 123B shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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