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VFN 225H

1970 Sunbeam Rapier

Blue Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

6,114 mi
Last recorded6,114 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1970 Sunbeam Rapier53,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFN 225H
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 6,114 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 3,931 miles

Oil leak

boot rusty

front and rear valance rusted and holed

slight brake bind to o/s/r wheel

under body and outer shell very rusty

Fail 13 Nov 2014 3,927 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

boot rusty

front and rear valance rusted and holed

slight brake bind to o/s/r wheel

under body very rust outer shell very rusty

Pass 5 Nov 2013 3,804 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2013 3,803 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major 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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VFN 225H is a 1970 Sunbeam Rapier in Blue with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VFN 225H, 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 VFN 225H registered?

VFN 225H is a 1970 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 13 July 1970.

Is VFN 225H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFN 225H shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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