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ADJ 773H

1970 Sunbeam Rapier

Red Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,555 mi
Last recorded95,555 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 1970 Sunbeam Rapier53,312 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADJ 773H
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 95,555 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 95,355 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 95,352 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 95,217 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 94,993 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2012 94,830 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

can not see front brake pads or discs fully

coolent leek from bell housing

engine over heating

rad was empty of coolent have toped up for ems test

Fail 26 Jun 2012 94,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

can not see front brake pads or discs fully

coolent leek from bell housing

engine over heating

rad was empty of coolent have toped up for ems test

Pass 13 May 2011 94,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f wheel bearing slighlty noisey

Pass 7 Jun 2010 93,581 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 28 May 2010 93,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 16 Oct 2008 92,420 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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ADJ 773H is a 1970 Sunbeam Rapier in Red with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1970 Sunbeam Rapier models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 53,312 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 ADJ 773H, 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 56 years old, this Sunbeam Rapier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ADJ 773H is a 1970 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 1 March 1970.

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