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PGH 667L

1973 Sunbeam Rapier

Brown Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,515 mi
Last recorded35,515 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 1973 Sunbeam Rapier44,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGH 667L
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 35,515 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside and offside inner sill corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2014 35,515 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside and offside inner sill corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2010 34,340 miles

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 34,340 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 33,253 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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PGH 667L is a 1973 Sunbeam Rapier in Brown with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 PGH 667L, 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.

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What year was PGH 667L registered?

PGH 667L is a 1973 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 26 February 1973.

Is PGH 667L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGH 667L shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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