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CKD 173C

1965 Sunbeam Rapier

Blue Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

25,612 mi
Last recorded25,612 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 1965 Sunbeam Rapier42,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKD 173C
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 25,612 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 24,695 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 24,695 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases full system (7.1.2)

Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid master cylinder inside (3.6.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill / box chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired centre inner sill / floor (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill / box chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 24,607 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 24,607 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 24,343 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 24,134 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 24,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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CKD 173C is a 1965 Sunbeam Rapier in Blue with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1965 Sunbeam Rapier models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 42,651 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 CKD 173C, 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 61 years old, this Sunbeam Rapier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CKD 173C registered?

CKD 173C is a 1965 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 6 January 1965.

Is CKD 173C safe to buy?

The MOT history for CKD 173C shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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