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FNT 420D

1966 Sunbeam Rapier

Green Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,344 mi
Last recorded49,344 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 1966 Sunbeam Rapier49,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNT 420D
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 49,344 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slight oil leaks

Pass 25 Oct 2017 49,334 miles

slight play in o/s front w/bearing

n/s rear brake sticking slightly

oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2017 49,334 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

n/s rear brake sticking slightly

oil leak

slight play in o/s front w/bearing

Pass 21 Oct 2016 49,326 miles

slight oil leak

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 14 Oct 2015 49,317 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 49,301 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 49,113 miles

slight play in o/s front and n/s rear w/bearings

Pass 2 Nov 2012 49,035 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 48,950 miles

slight noise in o/s front wheel bearing

slight play in n/s rear bearing

Pass 5 Nov 2010 48,641 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 48,641 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 48,461 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 48,390 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 48,180 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 47,574 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 46,917 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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FNT 420D is a 1966 Sunbeam Rapier in Green with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1966 Sunbeam Rapier models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 49,330 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Sunbeam Rapier fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FNT 420D, 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 60 years old, this Sunbeam Rapier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FNT 420D registered?

FNT 420D is a 1966 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 7 February 1966.

Is FNT 420D safe to buy?

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