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429 XUF

1958 Sunbeam Rapier

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,678 mi
Last recorded53,678 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2007
Typical for 1958 Sunbeam Rapier64,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration429 XUF
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1958
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2007 53,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front tyre outside wall surface cracks

Fail 14 Jul 2007 53,674 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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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429 XUF is a 1958 Sunbeam Rapier in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 429 XUF, 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 429 XUF?

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What year was 429 XUF registered?

429 XUF is a 1958 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 21 February 1958.

Is 429 XUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 429 XUF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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