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356 HYK

1992 Sunbeam Rapier

Blue Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,523 mi
Last recorded88,523 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

Registration356 HYK
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 88,523 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 88,396 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 88,024 miles

Minor Oil Leak

Pass 12 Jul 2018 86,860 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 86,734 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated axle leak (1.1.13 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 85,948 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 85,830 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 85,819 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 85,501 miles

n/s outer and inner track rod end boots split

Pass 12 Aug 2014 85,136 miles

lift in n/s/front lower trunion

Pass 16 Aug 2013 84,542 miles

lift in n/s/front lower trunion

rear exhaust rubber mount split

Fail 13 Aug 2013 84,529 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

lift in n/s/front lower trunion

rear exhaust rubber mount split

Pass 17 Aug 2012 83,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

rear exhaust mount modified

Fail 24 Jul 2012 83,855 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 83,531 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 83,522 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 83,231 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/r brake efficiency not as good as the o/s/r

oil/grease on rear brake back plates

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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356 HYK is a 1992 Sunbeam Rapier in Blue with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

The most common reason a Sunbeam Rapier fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 356 HYK, 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 34 years old, this Sunbeam Rapier is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 356 HYK registered?

356 HYK is a 1992 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 6 July 1992.

Is 356 HYK safe to buy?

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