MOT Status
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37,059 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
o/s/f track rod end gaiter deteriorated
slight oil leak from rear hub seals
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
NSR TYRE ON 1.6 TO 2MM IN PARTS.
OSF TYRE ON 2MM IN PARTS.
OSR TYRE ON 3MM IN PARTS.
bodywork coroded
How Reliable is the Sunbeam Rapier?
Based on 3,083 MOT tests across 406 vehicles.
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BBM 407A is a 1963 Sunbeam Rapier in Green with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1963 Sunbeam Rapier models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 58,039 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 BBM 407A, 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 63 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 BBM 407A?
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What year was BBM 407A registered?
BBM 407A is a 1963 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 21 November 1963.
Is BBM 407A safe to buy?
The MOT history for BBM 407A shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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