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JSJ 829

1971 Sunbeam Rapier

Brown Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

61,024 mi
Last recorded61,024 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 1971 Sunbeam Rapier68,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSJ 829
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2013 61,024 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 58,505 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 58,501 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 58,470 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 58,026 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 57,989 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 57,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 57,534 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 57,528 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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JSJ 829 is a 1971 Sunbeam Rapier in Brown with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 JSJ 829, 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.

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What year was JSJ 829 registered?

JSJ 829 is a 1971 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is JSJ 829 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JSJ 829 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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