MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,808 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Sunbeam Rapier?
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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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SXG 162H is a 1970 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 1 May 1970.
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