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PJJ 429E

1967 Sunbeam Alpine

Blue Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,239 mi
Last recorded61,239 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1967 Sunbeam Alpine44,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJJ 429E
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1967
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 61,239 miles

Nearside inner sill holed with corrosion

Oil leak ()

chassis & suspension components heavily coated in underseal & grease.

Fail 12 Apr 2017 61,239 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

chassis & suspension components heavily coated in underseal & grease.

Fail 27 Feb 2017 61,238 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Sep 2012 61,233 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

wipers starting to smear

Pass 22 Sep 2011 61,221 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 61,147 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 60,181 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 58,849 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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PJJ 429E is a 1967 Sunbeam Alpine in Blue with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1967 Sunbeam Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 44,281 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 PJJ 429E, 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 59 years old, this Sunbeam Alpine is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PJJ 429E registered?

PJJ 429E is a 1967 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 11 May 1967.

Is PJJ 429E safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJJ 429E shows 8 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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