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KWV 900F

1986 Sunbeam Alpine

Red Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,637 mi
Last recorded56,637 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1986 Sunbeam Alpine85,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWV 900F
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 56,637 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 56,637 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 55,928 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 55,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor/sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor/sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 54,911 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 54,907 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

water leak

Pass 12 May 2014 54,250 miles

some corrosion on offside and nearside sills

Pass 10 Apr 2013 52,328 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 50,703 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 49,335 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 49,324 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 48,302 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 48,264 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 45,267 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 42,056 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 38,253 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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KWV 900F is a 1986 Sunbeam Alpine in Red with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KWV 900F, 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 KWV 900F registered?

KWV 900F is a 1986 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is KWV 900F safe to buy?

The MOT history for KWV 900F shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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