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SVN 33H

1970 Sunbeam Rapier

Green Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

5,505 mi
Last recorded5,505 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2008
Typical for 1970 Sunbeam Rapier53,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVN 33H
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2008 5,505 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 5,493 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 4,106 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 4,095 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 2,763 miles

o/s rear chassis corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2005 1,344 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 1,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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SVN 33H is a 1970 Sunbeam Rapier in Green with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1970 Sunbeam Rapier models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 53,312 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 SVN 33H, 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 56 years old, this Sunbeam Rapier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SVN 33H registered?

SVN 33H is a 1970 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 1 February 1970.

Is SVN 33H safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVN 33H shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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