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PTU 589B

2016 Sunbeam Alpine

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,515 mi
Last recorded30,515 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTU 589B
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 May 2020 30,515 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe insecure from fuel filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate damp

Nearside Rear hub seal possible leak

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 29,830 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 29,830 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) Front to rear (2.2.D.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Fuel pipe excessively damaged fuel pipe by steering arm kinked (7.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 29,809 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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PTU 589B is a 2016 Sunbeam Alpine in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PTU 589B, 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 10 years old, this Sunbeam Alpine is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PTU 589B registered?

PTU 589B is a 2016 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 10 November 2016.

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