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RDT 999L

1973 Sunbeam Rapier

Yellow Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,888 mi
Last recorded2,888 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2008
Typical for 1973 Sunbeam Rapier44,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDT 999L
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2008 2,888 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 2,888 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 2,268 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 2,222 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) 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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RDT 999L is a 1973 Sunbeam Rapier in Yellow with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 RDT 999L, 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 RDT 999L registered?

RDT 999L is a 1973 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is RDT 999L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDT 999L shows 4 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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