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230 BHY

1958 Sunbeam Rapier

Blue Petrol 1494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,981 mi
Last recorded73,981 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1958 Sunbeam Rapier64,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration230 BHY
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1958
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 73,981 miles

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

bonnet catch sticking

fuel pipe requiers flexs pipe

Pass 27 Jun 2011 72,061 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

ofside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Fail 27 Jun 2011 72,061 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

ofside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 2 Jul 2010 70,801 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 69,359 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 67,773 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 58,713 miles

How Reliable is the Sunbeam Rapier?

Based on 3,083 MOT tests across 406 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
339
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
406
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 116
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 97
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 82
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 70
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
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230 BHY is a 1958 Sunbeam Rapier in Blue with a 1,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1958 Sunbeam Rapier models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 64,156 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Sunbeam Rapier fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 230 BHY, 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 68 years old, this Sunbeam Rapier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of 230 BHY?

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What year was 230 BHY registered?

230 BHY is a 1958 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 17 April 1958.

Is 230 BHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 230 BHY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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