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KJC 566K

1971 Sunbeam Rapier

Gold Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

8,246 mi
Last recorded8,246 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 1971 Sunbeam Rapier68,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJC 566K
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 8,246 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Lower swivel dust-cover (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt As above. (2.4.G.2)

Slight drag felt on offside rear brake when raised wheel is rotated by hand.

Pass 2 Sep 2015 8,224 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 8,171 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 8,068 miles

nearside rear brake has a slight bind

Pass 19 Aug 2011 8,041 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 8,041 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 8,001 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 7,979 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 78,885 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/f tyre perishing & splitting beteew treads & indentation on walls

n/s/r tyre perishing & splitting beteew treads & indentation on walls

o/s/f tyre as indetation on walls

o/s/f tyre perishing & splitting beteew treads & cut on out side wall

Fail 21 May 2008 7,879 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

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

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

n/s front and n/s rear tyre splitting in tread,oil leak off engine,

Fail 21 May 2008 7,879 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 7,739 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Jan 2006 7,676 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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KJC 566K is a 1971 Sunbeam Rapier in Gold with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KJC 566K, 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 KJC 566K registered?

KJC 566K is a 1971 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 14 September 1971.

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