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270 KKX

1960 Sunbeam Rapier

White Petrol 1494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,500 mi
Last recorded46,500 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 1960 Sunbeam Rapier48,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration270 KKX
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1960
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,494cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 46,500 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 46,500 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play below steering box (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 May 2016 46,461 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 46,202 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 55,067 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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270 KKX is a 1960 Sunbeam Rapier in White with a 1,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 270 KKX, 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.

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What year was 270 KKX registered?

270 KKX is a 1960 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 1 January 1960.

Is 270 KKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 270 KKX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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