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402 YUH

1961 Sunbeam Rapier

Red Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,777 mi
Last recorded7,777 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2012
Typical for 1961 Sunbeam Rapier46,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration402 YUH
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1961
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2012 7,777 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 7,521 miles

slight play in steering joints

slight play in steering box

Fail 30 Nov 2010 7,495 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 7,432 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 7,152 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 7,082 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 6,795 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 5,626 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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402 YUH is a 1961 Sunbeam Rapier in Red with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1961 Sunbeam Rapier models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 46,672 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 402 YUH, 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 65 years old, this Sunbeam Rapier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 402 YUH registered?

402 YUH is a 1961 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 23 February 1961.

Is 402 YUH safe to buy?

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