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211 CHT

1958 Sunbeam Rapier

Green Petrol 1494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,586 mi
Last recorded94,586 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 1958 Sunbeam Rapier64,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration211 CHT
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1958
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,494cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 94,586 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 93,729 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 92,157 miles

n/s/inner sill panell corred not with in pescribed area

Pass 18 Mar 2011 91,766 miles

N/S floor to sill panel is corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2011 91,766 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

N/S floor to sill panel is corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2010 91,711 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 91,711 miles

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 91,615 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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211 CHT is a 1958 Sunbeam Rapier in Green with a 1,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1958 Sunbeam Rapier models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 64,156 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 211 CHT, 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 68 years old, this Sunbeam Rapier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 211 CHT registered?

211 CHT is a 1958 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 9 June 1958.

Is 211 CHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 211 CHT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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