MOT History from tests of petrol SUNBEAM ALPINEs year 1964

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Pass percent:73.79%

(The average a petrol SUNBEAM ALPINE year 1964 passes without issue)

Based on:1,408 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	48
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	46
Rear brake binding	44
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	40
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	32
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	25
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	25
Registration plate lamp issues	24
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	20
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	19
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	12
Rear brake application uneven	10
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	9
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	8
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	7
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	6
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	6
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	5
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	4
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	4
Registration plate issues	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Windscreen washer not working	4
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Brake pipe excessively corroded	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	3
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	3
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	2
front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	2
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps \|1.7.4b\|	2
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	2
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	2
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint \|2.5.A.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Offside Front Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	2
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	2
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	2
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	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\|	2
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	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\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
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\|	2
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.7.4b\|	2
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Nearside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	2
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	2
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)	2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	48
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	46
Rear brake binding	44
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	40
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	32
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	25
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	25
Registration plate lamp issues	24
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	20
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	19
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	12
Rear brake application uneven	10
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	9
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	8
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	7
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	6
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	6
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	5
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	4
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	4
Registration plate issues	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Windscreen washer not working	4
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Brake pipe excessively corroded	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	3
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	3
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	2
front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	2
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps \|1.7.4b\|	2
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	2
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	2
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint \|2.5.A.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Offside Front Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	2
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	2
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	2
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	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\|	2
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	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\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
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\|	2
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.7.4b\|	2
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Nearside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	2
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	2
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)	2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2

MOT History from tests of petrol SUNBEAM ALPINEs year 1964

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