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PLL 681L

1973 Sunbeam Rapier

Beige Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,671 mi
Last recorded43,671 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Sunbeam Rapier44,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLL 681L
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 43,671 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jun 2017 43,663 miles

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 ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 42,891 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 42,883 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 42,544 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 42,544 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PLL 681L?

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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?

The MOT history for PLL 681L shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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