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236 THY

1963 Sunbeam Rapier

Green Petrol 1494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,301 mi
Last recorded78,301 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 1963 Sunbeam Rapier58,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration236 THY
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2017 78,301 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 78,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear outer sill holed and corroded, but outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front outer sill holed and corroded, but outside prescribed areas

Oil leak ()

rear diff has slight seepage of oil

Pass 11 Jun 2015 77,889 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

nearside rear footbrake effort considerably lower than the offside

rear diff has slight oil seepage from crown seal

Pass 28 Sep 2013 77,850 miles

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2012 77,583 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 76,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

front wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2010 76,152 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 75,678 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 75,155 miles

N/S/R hand and foot brake is slightly lazy.

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 74,242 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 73,023 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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236 THY is a 1963 Sunbeam Rapier in Green with a 1,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1963 Sunbeam Rapier models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 58,039 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Sunbeam Rapier fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 236 THY, 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 63 years old, this Sunbeam Rapier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 236 THY registered?

236 THY is a 1963 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 1 July 1963.

Is 236 THY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 236 THY shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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