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OEB 214H

1970 Sunbeam Alpine

Orange Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2010
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

84,563 mi
Last recorded84,563 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEB 214H
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1970
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2010 84,563 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

FLOOR PAN ROTTED AND HOLED AT N/S/R NEAR FRONT OF REAR SPRING ALSO NEXT TO H/BRAKE LEVER O/S/F AND N/S/F OUTRIGERS NOT DANGEROUS BUT IN NEED OF ATTENTION.

Gearbox rear mounting has bolts missing and need replacing.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 34,555 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 34,526 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

O/S/R BRAKE BACKPLATE IS OILY

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BOX

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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OEB 214H is a 1970 Sunbeam Alpine in Orange with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 OEB 214H, 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 56 years old, this Sunbeam Alpine is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OEB 214H registered?

OEB 214H is a 1970 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 3 June 1970.

Is OEB 214H safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEB 214H shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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