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8019 PK

1963 Sunbeam Rapier

Maroon Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,070 mi
Last recorded12,070 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 1963 Sunbeam Rapier58,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8019 PK
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1963
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 May 2012 12,070 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 May 2012 12,070 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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8019 PK is a 1963 Sunbeam Rapier in Maroon with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 8019 PK, 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 8019 PK registered?

8019 PK is a 1963 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 25 January 1963.

Is 8019 PK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8019 PK shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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