MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,303 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
external oil leak offside rear hub
offside front suspension bump stop deteriorated
slight oil leaks
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
battery box corroded
centre exhaust mounting split
o/s/f brake binding slightly
o/s/r brake back plate damp
Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
battery box corroded
centre exhaust mounting split
o/s/f brake binding slightly
o/s/r brake back plate damp
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
dipswitch faulty
o/s/f suspension bump stop missing
o/s/r brake back plate damp
steering wheel damaged
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
dipswitch faulty
o/s/f suspension bump stop missing
o/s/r brake back plate damp
steering wheel damaged
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s/r brake reading low
o/s/r brake back plate damp
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
battery box corroded
imbalance on rear brakes
o/s/f suspension bump stop missing
o/s/r brake back plate damp
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
battery box corroded
imbalance on rear brakes
o/s/f suspension bump stop missing
o/s/r brake back plate damp
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Sunbeam Alpine?
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JAP 749D is a 1966 Sunbeam Alpine in Blue with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 1966 Sunbeam Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 41,370 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 JAP 749D, 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 60 years old, this Sunbeam Alpine is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was JAP 749D registered?
JAP 749D is a 1966 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 7 July 1966.
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