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RFX 98K

1971 Sunbeam Rapier

White Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,784 mi
Last recorded27,784 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Sunbeam Rapier68,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFX 98K
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 27,784 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 27,783 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 27,783 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 27,783 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 27,785 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/F brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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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RFX 98K is a 1971 Sunbeam Rapier in White with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RFX 98K, 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 RFX 98K registered?

RFX 98K is a 1971 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 24 December 1971.

Is RFX 98K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFX 98K shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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