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GGY 63J

1971 Sunbeam Rapier

Red Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,031 mi
Last recorded89,031 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 1971 Sunbeam Rapier68,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGY 63J
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 89,031 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 88,562 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Feb 2017 88,562 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Feb 2016 85,485 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 85,485 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 82,686 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 79,787 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 76,420 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 76,410 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 73,415 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 68,886 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2010 64,427 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 61,851 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 59,643 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 57,662 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 53,525 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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GGY 63J is a 1971 Sunbeam Rapier in Red with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1971 Sunbeam Rapier models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 68,841 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 GGY 63J, 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 55 years old, this Sunbeam Rapier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GGY 63J registered?

GGY 63J is a 1971 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 10 June 1971.

Is GGY 63J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GGY 63J shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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