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678 TUO

1964 Sunbeam Rapier

Blue Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

47,204 mi
Last recorded47,204 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1964 Sunbeam Rapier61,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration678 TUO
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1964
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 47,204 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 47,005 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2015 46,717 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 46,423 miles

Nearside rear hub has slight movement

Slight oil leak from the engine

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 45,112 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 45,107 miles

Centre Stop lamp does not face the rear (1.2.1a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

off side rear brake slight bind

Pass 30 May 2012 43,612 miles

R/N/S back plate gear oil leaking from vent hole, no detereation in brake effiency

Pass 29 Apr 2011 43,315 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 43,502 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 43,303 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 42,939 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 425,074 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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678 TUO is a 1964 Sunbeam Rapier in Blue with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1964 Sunbeam Rapier models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 61,180 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 678 TUO, 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 62 years old, this Sunbeam Rapier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 678 TUO registered?

678 TUO is a 1964 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 22 May 1964.

Is 678 TUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 678 TUO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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