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UMU 526F

1968 Sunbeam Rapier

Grey Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,072 mi
Last recorded59,072 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 1968 Sunbeam Rapier57,313 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMU 526F
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1968
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 59,072 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Clutch Slave Cylinder leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 58,565 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 56,505 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear both tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 56,504 miles

Front Brake hose twisted both (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front both tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 54,656 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 52,527 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

front coil springs require helper springs

o/s/f wing loose but still secure

rear brakes only just meet requirements

rear leaf springs have some corrosion

slight noise from rear diff bearing

Pass 19 May 2012 51,047 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 47,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

corrosion of o/s/f inner sill

Fail 27 May 2011 47,337 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corrosion of o/s/f inner sill

Pass 3 Jun 2010 40,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/r brake slightly slower in operation than n/s/r

slight corrosion of o/s/f floor/sill/chassis

Fail 2 Jun 2010 40,256 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/r brake slightly slower in operation than n/s/r

slight corrosion of o/s/f floor/sill/chassis

Pass 5 Jun 2009 37,625 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 37,180 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 36,986 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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UMU 526F is a 1968 Sunbeam Rapier in Grey with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1968 Sunbeam Rapier models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 57,313 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 UMU 526F, 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 58 years old, this Sunbeam Rapier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UMU 526F registered?

UMU 526F is a 1968 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 9 April 1968.

Is UMU 526F safe to buy?

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