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68 AHW

1957 Sunbeam Rapier

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,308 mi
Last recorded53,308 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2006
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Vehicle Details

Registration68 AHW
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1957
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2006 53,308 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 53,305 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Inner Rear Brake rod excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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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68 AHW is a 1957 Sunbeam Rapier in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Sunbeam Rapier fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 68 AHW, 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 69 years old, this Sunbeam Rapier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 68 AHW registered?

68 AHW is a 1957 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 5 September 1957.

Is 68 AHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 68 AHW 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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