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MHW 948L

1973 Sunbeam Rapier

White Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,298 mi
Last recorded61,298 miles
Recorded on8 May 2021
Typical for 1973 Sunbeam Rapier44,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHW 948L
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2021 61,298 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 61,271 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 60,906 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 60,564 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 59,725 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 59,725 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 59,611 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 59,611 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 59,128 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2008 58,722 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 58,272 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 57,167 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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MHW 948L is a 1973 Sunbeam Rapier in White with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1973 Sunbeam Rapier models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 44,780 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 MHW 948L, 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 53 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 MHW 948L registered?

MHW 948L is a 1973 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 8 May 1973.

Is MHW 948L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MHW 948L shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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