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OMU 70K

1971 Sunbeam Rapier

Orange Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,187 mi
Last recorded88,187 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Sunbeam Rapier68,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMU 70K
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2017 88,187 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 88,180 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 88,079 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 88,079 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 87,890 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 87,681 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 87,681 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 87,538 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 86,036 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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OMU 70K is a 1971 Sunbeam Rapier in Orange with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OMU 70K, 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 OMU 70K registered?

OMU 70K is a 1971 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is OMU 70K safe to buy?

The MOT history for OMU 70K shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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