MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,187 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
How Reliable is the Sunbeam Rapier?
Based on 3,083 MOT tests across 406 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of OMU 70K?
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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.
Does OMU 70K have outstanding finance?
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