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UMK 130F

1968 Sunbeam Alpine

Red Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,048 mi
Last recorded99,048 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 1968 Sunbeam Alpine45,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMK 130F
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc
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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 99,048 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 98,981 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 98,981 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 98,813 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear chassis rail advanced corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2018 98,635 miles

Along bottom of windscreen very rusty

Front N/S + O/S inner arches very rusty

Front N/S + O/S springs and shock absorbers weak

Nearside Front outer sill rusty

Offside Front outer chassis very rusty

Offside Rear (front) leaf spring mount rusty

Rear N/S + O/S lower quarter panels inner + outer very rusty

Rear N/S + O/S wheel arches very rusty

Fail 30 Aug 2018 98,628 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam N/S + O/S full beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front of leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Along bottom of windscreen very rusty

Front N/S + O/S inner arches very rusty

Front N/S + O/S springs and shock absorbers weak

Nearside Front outer sill rusty

Offside Front outer chassis very rusty

Offside Rear (front) leaf spring mount rusty

Rear N/S + O/S lower quarter panels inner + outer very rusty

Rear N/S + O/S wheel arches very rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2017 96,175 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 93,983 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 91,428 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 91,420 miles

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 88,616 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 87,055 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 87,042 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2012 84,899 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 May 2012 84,895 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 May 2011 83,072 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 79,529 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 78,312 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 76,705 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 76,705 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2007 74,692 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 74,692 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2007 74,685 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 May 2006 72,835 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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UMK 130F is a 1968 Sunbeam Alpine in Red with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1968 Sunbeam Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 45,717 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 UMK 130F, 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 58 years old, this Sunbeam Alpine is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UMK 130F registered?

UMK 130F is a 1968 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 6 March 1968.

Is UMK 130F safe to buy?

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