MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,017 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill /arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Slight play in steering box on full lock
Slight weap from steering box
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Slight play in steering box on full lock
Slight weap from steering box.
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Suspension component 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)
Rear brakes slightly uneven
front lower shock bushes deteriating
slight movement in steering box
starting to corrode offside rear outer sill area but not concidered excessive
How Reliable is the Sunbeam Rapier?
Based on 3,083 MOT tests across 406 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VFF 352 is a 1961 Sunbeam Rapier in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
Across all 1961 Sunbeam Rapier models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 46,672 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 VFF 352, 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 65 years old, this Sunbeam Rapier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VFF 352 registered?
VFF 352 is a 1961 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 20 June 1961.
Is VFF 352 safe to buy?
The MOT history for VFF 352 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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