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SCJ 246

1959 Sunbeam Rapier

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2014
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,186 mi
Last recorded7,186 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 1959 Sunbeam Rapier49,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCJ 246
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1959
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 17 Dec 2013 7,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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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SCJ 246 is a 1959 Sunbeam Rapier in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1959 Sunbeam Rapier models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 49,887 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 SCJ 246, 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 67 years old, this Sunbeam Rapier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SCJ 246 registered?

SCJ 246 is a 1959 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 1 August 1959.

Is SCJ 246 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCJ 246 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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