MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,671 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Direction indicators not working not flashing (1.4.A.2c)
Oil leak ()
Oil leak ()
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Oil leak ()
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Sunbeam Rapier?
Based on 3,083 MOT tests across 406 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PLL 681L is a 1973 Sunbeam Rapier in Beige with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1973 Sunbeam Rapier models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 44,780 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 PLL 681L, 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 53 years old, this Sunbeam Rapier is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was PLL 681L registered?
PLL 681L is a 1973 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 3 July 1973.
Is PLL 681L safe to buy?
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