MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
709,602 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
How Reliable is the Sunbeam Rapier?
Based on 3,083 MOT tests across 406 vehicles.
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156 CNV is a 1962 Sunbeam Rapier in Grey with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1962 Sunbeam Rapier models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 56,680 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Sunbeam Rapier fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 156 CNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Sunbeam Rapier typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 64 years old, this Sunbeam Rapier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 156 CNV registered?
156 CNV is a 1962 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 6 September 1962.
Is 156 CNV safe to buy?
The MOT history for 156 CNV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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