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267 COO

1963 Sunbeam Rapier

White Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

11,595 mi
Last recorded11,595 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1963 Sunbeam Rapier58,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration267 COO
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1963
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 11,595 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 11,595 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 11,490 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber weak

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear shock absorber weak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 11,490 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear pannel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear pannel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear shock absorber weak

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear shock absorber weak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 11,451 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 11,451 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 11,401 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 11,351 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 11,316 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 11,291 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 11,267 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 11,249 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 11,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 11,229 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 11,184 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 11,064 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 10,952 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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267 COO is a 1963 Sunbeam Rapier in White with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 267 COO, 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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267 COO is a 1963 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 12 March 1963.

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