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PVX 440K

1971 Sunbeam Rapier

Gold Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,332 mi
Last recorded82,332 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 1971 Sunbeam Rapier68,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVX 440K
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2010 82,332 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 82,310 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 82,182 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 82,182 miles

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 81,939 miles

PLEASE NOTE PRESSURE SLIGHTLY MORE THAN USUAL NEEDS TO BE APPLIED TO MAKE STOP LIGHTS OPPERATE

Fail 30 Jan 2008 81,913 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 81,136 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 81,136 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 79,895 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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