MOT History from tests of petrol SUNBEAM ALPINEs year 1965

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Pass percent:75.93%

(The average a petrol SUNBEAM ALPINE year 1965 passes without issue)

Based on:810 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	31
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	26
Rear brake binding	22
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	17
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	13
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	13
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	8
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Registration plate lamp issues	7
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Rear brake application uneven	6
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	5
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Registration plate issues	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
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\|	3
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	3
Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	2
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Brake pipe excessively corroded	2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Windscreen washer control missing \|8.2.1a\|	2
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Offside Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside 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
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed \|3.6.B.2c\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	2
Windscreen washer not working	2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Front Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| missing \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| missing \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Centre Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing \|3.5.1j\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Windscreen has damage	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated \|3.6.C.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot \|3.5.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose \|3.5.1j\|	1
Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth \|3.1.5\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted \|4.2.A.1a\|	1
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\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring mounting \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Drag link end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill,floor area \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Fuel hose leaking \|6.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Direction indicators not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting \|4.2.B.5\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Steering box has a significant oil leak \|2.2.D.2e\|	1
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Front brake disc insecure \|3.5.1i\|	1
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe kinked \|3.6.B.2b\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver`s hands \|2.1.1\|	1
Nearside brake caliper securing device loose \|3.5.1j\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Offside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Offside Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Fuel system component leaking Pipe in boot \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` wipers \|8.3.1e\|	1
Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet n/s. \|1.9.2a\|	1
front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Brake hose damaged	1
Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Brake servo inappropriately repaired \|3.6.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake stationary pin locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.7.4b\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
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\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill / wing to chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed \|3.6.B.2c\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	1
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)	1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))	1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol SUNBEAM ALPINEs year 1965

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