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SXG 162H

1970 Sunbeam Rapier

Blue Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,808 mi
Last recorded85,808 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 1970 Sunbeam Rapier53,312 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSXG 162H
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 85,808 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 86,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2012 85,724 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2009 84,186 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 84,177 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

no ext mirrors fitted

no rear seat belts fitted

non standard rear shockers fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

black and silver number plates fitted

both rear springs covered

car has been patched and welded many times

car is generaly rusty,weak andold, all seemed ok at time of test

centre propshaft bearing wearing

clutch slave cyl leaking

ext system generaly loose and up against rear panel

ext system getting rusty in places

general oil leaks around engine

general play/wear in steering linkage

general wear in wiper linkage

new hand brake cable fitted

off side front seat covering wearing

off side front tyre starting to wear on edge

possible leaks around steering box

rear seat back and lower parts insecure

spare tyre flat

stainless steel covers fitted over otter sils

surface rust on parts of susp

tyres seem low on pressure

very little free play on hand brake

Fail 22 Apr 2009 84,765 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

under body rusty

Pass 15 Apr 2008 82,826 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2006 82,200 miles

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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SXG 162H is a 1970 Sunbeam Rapier in Blue with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SXG 162H, 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.

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What year was SXG 162H registered?

SXG 162H is a 1970 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 1 May 1970.

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