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WGC 366F

1998 Sunbeam Alpine

Red Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,557 mi
Last recorded1,557 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGC 366F
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 1,557 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

various suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2016 1,415 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f ,n/s/f and o/s/r tyres outer walls cracking up

oil leak

various brake pipes slightly corroded

various suspension bushes deteriorating

Fail 20 May 2016 1,412 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f ,n/s/f and o/s/r tyres outer walls cracking up

oil leak

various brake pipes slightly corroded

various suspension bushes deteriorating

Fail 5 Apr 2016 1,387 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front inner Wheel-Arch corroded and holed.

Offside front Tyre wearing on outer tread.

Offside rear outer Floorpan corroded and holed.

Oil leaks .

Spare Tyre defective.

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 1,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all 4 tyres perished on outer wall

all suspension rubbers perished

n/s/f shock absorber loose at upper attachment

severe oil leak causing contamination on suspension rubbers

Pass 3 Apr 2014 924 miles

Oil leak

all tyres cracking

various bushes cracking and perishing

Pass 13 Apr 2013 491 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

OFFSIDE OUTER FLOORPAN CORRODED

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 489 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

OFFSIDE OUTER FLOORPAN CORRODED

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2013 484 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

OFFSIDE OUTER FLOORPAN CORRODED

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2012 233 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 99,716 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 99,743 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 99,609 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 99,388 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 98,918 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 98,521 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 98,520 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 98,003 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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WGC 366F is a 1998 Sunbeam Alpine in Red with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WGC 366F, 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 28 years old, this Sunbeam Alpine is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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WGC 366F is a 1998 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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