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HKT 533D

1993 Sunbeam Rapier

Green Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

40,647 mi
Last recorded40,647 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKT 533D
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 40,647 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight play in most steering joints and bushes

underside has light corrosion in places

Fail 3 May 2018 40,630 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight play in most steering joints and bushes

underside has light corrosion in places

Fail 28 Mar 2018 40,614 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play on drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed age related cracking some exposing cord (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

n/s front n/s rear o/s rear tyres have age related cracking

Pass 26 May 2012 40,566 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 40,566 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 40,475 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 40,475 miles

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 4,260 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 39,654 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 39,654 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2007 39,504 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 39,504 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 39,338 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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HKT 533D is a 1993 Sunbeam Rapier in Green with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

The most common reason a Sunbeam Rapier fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HKT 533D, 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 33 years old, this Sunbeam Rapier is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HKT 533D registered?

HKT 533D is a 1993 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 15 February 1993.

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