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JHS 257K

1972 Sunbeam Alpine

Green Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,692 mi
Last recorded47,692 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHS 257K
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 47,692 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 47,692 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 47,678 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 47,678 miles

Brake servo retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 47,561 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 47,380 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 47,139 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 47,059 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 46,849 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 46,648 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 46,648 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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JHS 257K is a 1972 Sunbeam Alpine in Green with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JHS 257K, 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 JHS 257K registered?

JHS 257K is a 1972 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 2 May 1972.

Is JHS 257K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JHS 257K shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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