MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,332 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
advise chrome oversill fitted to nearside unable to check behind it
advise corrosion blisters on lower wing panel
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
PLEASE NOTE PRESSURE SLIGHTLY MORE THAN USUAL NEEDS TO BE APPLIED TO MAKE STOP LIGHTS OPPERATE
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
weld repairs to rear well coverd
extensive weld repairs restoration to rear welds well covered
rear springs front bushes worn
rust in boot rear shock tops
How Reliable is the Sunbeam Rapier?
Based on 3,083 MOT tests across 406 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PVX 440K is a 1971 Sunbeam Rapier in Gold with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 PVX 440K, 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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How do I check the history of PVX 440K?
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What year was PVX 440K registered?
PVX 440K is a 1971 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 3 November 1971.
Is PVX 440K safe to buy?
The MOT history for PVX 440K shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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