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APR 308B

1964 Sunbeam Rapier

Green Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,657 mi
Last recorded43,657 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 1964 Sunbeam Rapier61,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPR 308B
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1964
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 43,657 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 43,641 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nsr and osr tyres strating to perrish

Fail 11 Apr 2013 43,641 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

nsr and osr tyres strating to perrish

Pass 26 Mar 2012 43,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nsr and osr tyres starting to perrish

Fail 26 Mar 2012 43,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

nsr and osr tyres starting to perrish

Pass 28 Feb 2011 43,301 miles

nsr and osr tyres starting to perrish

Pass 17 Mar 2010 43,271 miles

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

nsr and osr tyres starting to perrish

Pass 2 Aug 2006 43,064 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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APR 308B is a 1964 Sunbeam Rapier in Green with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 APR 308B, 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 APR 308B registered?

APR 308B is a 1964 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 2 June 1964.

Is APR 308B safe to buy?

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