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PTP 720J

1970 Sunbeam Alpine

Black Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

51,066 mi
Last recorded51,066 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTP 720J
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 51,066 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 50,830 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 50,764 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 50,407 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 50,393 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 50,064 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2013 50,064 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2012 49,534 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 49,534 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 49,246 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 49,233 miles

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

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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PTP 720J is a 1970 Sunbeam Alpine in Black with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PTP 720J, 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 PTP 720J registered?

PTP 720J is a 1970 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 4 September 1970.

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