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XYU 435

1960 Sunbeam Rapier

Blue Petrol 1494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

21,287 mi
Last recorded21,287 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2012
Typical for 1960 Sunbeam Rapier48,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYU 435
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1960
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2012 21,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise both front wipers leaving slight lines on windscreen

advise play detected from nearside front steering components

advise underbody corrosion

advise underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 31 Mar 2011 20,269 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 20,009 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 20,009 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 19,719 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 19,719 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 19,701 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 19,701 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 19,622 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 19,622 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2006 19,577 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 19,577 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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XYU 435 is a 1960 Sunbeam Rapier in Blue with a 1,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1960 Sunbeam Rapier models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 48,684 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 XYU 435, 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 66 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 XYU 435 registered?

XYU 435 is a 1960 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 18 February 1960.

Is XYU 435 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XYU 435 shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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