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EHS 126B

1964 Sunbeam Rapier

Green Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,779 mi
Last recorded65,779 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 1964 Sunbeam Rapier61,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHS 126B
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1964
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 65,779 miles

VEHICLE IS IN AN ADVANCED STATE OF CORROSSION

Fail 19 Aug 2019 65,777 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced INNER WING AT ROAD WHEEL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play SEIZED (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced INNER VALANCE AT SPRING HANGER (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering MIDDLE FLOOR PAN AT HANDBRAKE MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety AT DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

VEHICLE IS IN AN ADVANCED STATE OF CORROSSION

Pass 17 Jul 2018 65,777 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 65,777 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 65,777 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 65,777 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 65,777 miles

Oil leak

diff pan leaking

Pass 1 May 2013 65,777 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 65,777 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 65,670 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 65,649 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 64,635 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 63,250 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 61,241 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 58,723 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 58,705 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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EHS 126B is a 1964 Sunbeam Rapier in Green with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 EHS 126B, 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 EHS 126B registered?

EHS 126B is a 1964 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 24 April 1964.

Is EHS 126B safe to buy?

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