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JTF 851B

1986 Sunbeam Alpine

Red Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,601 mi
Last recorded89,601 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 1986 Sunbeam Alpine85,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTF 851B
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 89,601 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 89,376 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jul 2015 88,606 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 88,594 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 88,501 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 88,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre perished

Fail 22 Jul 2013 88,386 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre perished

Pass 10 Aug 2012 88,099 miles

Near side front tyre perished

Near side wiper blade perished

Rear prop uj slight play

Slight noise off side front wheel bearing

Fail 1 Aug 2012 88,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Near side front tyre perished

Near side wiper blade perished

Rear prop uj slight play

Slight noise off side front wheel bearing

Pass 6 Aug 2011 87,950 miles

all brake flexy ferrules corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2010 87,783 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 87,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/rear brake lower than o/s/on effort

Pass 20 Aug 2008 87,145 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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JTF 851B is a 1986 Sunbeam Alpine in Red with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JTF 851B, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JTF 851B registered?

JTF 851B is a 1986 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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The MOT history for JTF 851B shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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