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XDH 22L

1972 Sunbeam Rapier

Gold Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,882 mi
Last recorded96,882 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2006
Typical for 1972 Sunbeam Rapier69,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDH 22L
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2006 96,882 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 96,881 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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XDH 22L is a 1972 Sunbeam Rapier in Gold with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Sunbeam Rapier models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 69,200 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 XDH 22L, 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 54 years old, this Sunbeam Rapier is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XDH 22L?

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What year was XDH 22L registered?

XDH 22L is a 1972 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is XDH 22L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XDH 22L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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