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DKF 712K

1972 Sunbeam Rapier

White Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

30,895 mi
Last recorded30,895 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2013
Typical for 1972 Sunbeam Rapier69,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKF 712K
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2013 30,895 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2013 30,895 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 29,361 miles

All front susspension componants rusty

Excessive corrsion on nearside front inner sill but not within 30cm of a structrale point

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Plastic trims/gaurds and sheilds are covering some prescribed areas

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Jul 2009 27,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front and rear floors light corrosion

inner sills corroded

inner wings corroded

nearside inner sill excess corrosion but outside 30cm

offside front tyre cracking

oil leak

petrol cap sealing washer starting to crack around edges seal working

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

sill covers fitted

spare tyre flat

Pass 10 Jul 2009 27,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

front and rear floors light corrosion

inner sills corroded

inner wings corroded

nearside inner sill excess corrosion but outside 30cm

offside front tyre cracking

oil leak

petrol cap sealing washer starting to crack around edges seal working

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

sill covers fitted

spare tyre flat

Pass 23 May 2008 24,158 miles

near side inner sill corrod but not considered excessive

offside front inner main beam not working

Pass 27 Jun 2007 24,150 miles

offside front inner main beam not working

Fail 12 Jan 2007 24,142 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front inner main beam not working

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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DKF 712K is a 1972 Sunbeam Rapier in White with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1972 Sunbeam Rapier models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 69,200 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 DKF 712K, 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 54 years old, this Sunbeam Rapier is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DKF 712K registered?

DKF 712K is a 1972 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 8 June 1972.

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