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FGV 223L

1972 Sunbeam Alpine

Gold Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,345 mi
Last recorded86,345 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGV 223L
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2006 86,345 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside and offside front floor pan to inner sill corroded and offside front mid chassis all corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 2 Nov 2005 84,127 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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FGV 223L is a 1972 Sunbeam Alpine in Gold with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FGV 223L, 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 54 years old, this Sunbeam Alpine is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FGV 223L registered?

FGV 223L is a 1972 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 3 October 1972.

Is FGV 223L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGV 223L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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