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JGO 308K

1971 Sunbeam Rapier

Blue Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

89,337 mi
Last recorded89,337 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2007
Typical for 1971 Sunbeam Rapier68,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGO 308K
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2007 89,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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JGO 308K is a 1971 Sunbeam Rapier in Blue with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1971 Sunbeam Rapier models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 68,841 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 JGO 308K, 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 55 years old, this Sunbeam Rapier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JGO 308K registered?

JGO 308K is a 1971 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is JGO 308K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JGO 308K shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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