MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,625 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced near side cross member (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced off side cross member (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at front of leaf (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at front of leaf (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s o/s rear of rear springs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel Pipe/s corroded at tank ()
Oil leak, but not excessive oil filler cap missing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Sunbeam Rapier?
Based on 3,083 MOT tests across 406 vehicles.
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SSJ 943 is a 1962 Sunbeam Rapier in Blue with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1962 Sunbeam Rapier models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 56,680 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 SSJ 943, 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 64 years old, this Sunbeam Rapier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was SSJ 943 registered?
SSJ 943 is a 1962 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 10 January 1962.
Is SSJ 943 safe to buy?
The MOT history for SSJ 943 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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