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FOP 32L

1972 Sunbeam Rapier

Black Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,401 mi
Last recorded73,401 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2007
Typical for 1972 Sunbeam Rapier69,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOP 32L
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2007 73,401 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2007 73,393 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

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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FOP 32L is a 1972 Sunbeam Rapier in Black with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FOP 32L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FOP 32L registered?

FOP 32L is a 1972 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 6 November 1972.

Is FOP 32L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOP 32L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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