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MGT 452

1951 Sunbeam S7

Green Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,018 mi
Last recorded1,018 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 1951 Sunbeam S718,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGT 452
MakeSunbeam
ModelS7
Year1951
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 1,018 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 May 2010 628 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 24 Apr 2010 622 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 157 miles

How Reliable is the Sunbeam S7?

Based on 953 MOT tests across 268 vehicles.

91.5%
Pass Rate
149
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
268
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 4
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
Horn not working 3
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 2
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MGT 452 is a 1951 Sunbeam S7 in Green with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1951 Sunbeam S7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.1% with a typical mileage of 18,661 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 S7 fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MGT 452, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sunbeam S7 typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 75 years old, this Sunbeam S7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MGT 452 registered?

MGT 452 is a 1951 Sunbeam S7, first registered on 3 August 1951.

Is MGT 452 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGT 452 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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