MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,493 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Sunbeam Rapier?
Based on 3,083 MOT tests across 406 vehicles.
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3178 RF is a 1960 Sunbeam Rapier in Blue with a 1,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1960 Sunbeam Rapier models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 48,684 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 3178 RF, 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 66 years old, this Sunbeam Rapier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 3178 RF registered?
3178 RF is a 1960 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 4 May 1960.
Is 3178 RF safe to buy?
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