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YXN 232

1980 Sunbeam Alpine

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,044 mi
Last recorded80,044 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYXN 232
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 80,044 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 79,429 miles

nearside rear half shaft oil seal leaking

Fail 30 Aug 2016 79,429 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear half shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 4 Sep 2015 79,375 miles

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

Offside outer sill delaminated and corroded, non-structural

Both rear brake back plates and wheels heavily contaminated with transmission oil

Fail 21 Aug 2015 79,374 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie rod (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside outer sill delaminated and corroded, non-structural

Both rear brake back plates and wheels heavily contaminated with transmission oil

Pass 20 Aug 2014 78,702 miles

Oil leak

both rear axle half shaft oil seals are leaking

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 15 Aug 2014 78,702 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both rear axle half shaft oil seals are leaking

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 2 Sep 2013 77,880 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 77,876 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside rear half shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 9 Aug 2012 77,720 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 77,657 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 76,985 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 76,985 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 75,696 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 75,696 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 74,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear axle oil seals leaking

track rods:dust gaiters split

Fail 14 Aug 2008 74,464 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear axle oil seals leaking

track rods:dust gaiters split

Pass 13 Aug 2007 72,434 miles

NON STANDARD HORH SWITCH FITTED

OIL LEAK FROM N/S/R HUB ASSY

Pass 22 Aug 2006 72,399 miles

slight leak from rear hub seals

Fail 7 Aug 2006 72,399 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake back plates covered in oil

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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YXN 232 is a 1980 Sunbeam Alpine in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YXN 232, 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 46 years old, this Sunbeam Alpine is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YXN 232 is a 1980 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 21 September 1980.

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