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MKV 511P

1975 Sunbeam Rapier

Brown Petrol 1724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,590 mi
Last recorded76,590 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKV 511P
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1975
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,724cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 76,590 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 76,113 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 74,407 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 71,536 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 71,527 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 71,437 miles

1 choke cable broken

Fail 25 Apr 2022 71,436 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1 choke cable broken

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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MKV 511P is a 1975 Sunbeam Rapier in Brown with a 1,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a Sunbeam Rapier fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MKV 511P, 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 51 years old, this Sunbeam Rapier is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MKV 511P registered?

MKV 511P is a 1975 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 22 December 1975.

Is MKV 511P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MKV 511P shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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