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Sunbeam Alpine MOT Results

79.8% pass rate
from 109 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Sunbeam Alpine is unusually good or bad.

  • 10% fail on Brakes
    • 9.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt
          • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.92% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.7% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.92% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.92% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 0.92% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.92% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 0.92% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.92% fail on Operation
    • 0.92% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 7.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.8% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.92% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.8% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.8% fail on Horn
    • 0.92% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.92% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.92% fail on Stop lamp
  • 5.5% fail on Visibility
    • 4.6% fail on Washers
    • 0.92% fail on Wipers
  • 3.7% fail on Suspension
    • 1.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.92% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.92% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.92% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.92% fail on Springs
      • 0.92% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.92% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.92% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 1.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.8% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.8% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.8% fail on Tyres
    • 0.92% fail on Size/type
    • 0.92% fail on Condition
  • 0.92% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.92% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.92% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.92% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.92% fail on Condition
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