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RMB 676L

1973 Sunbeam Rapier

Purple Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,130 mi
Last recorded91,130 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 1973 Sunbeam Rapier44,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMB 676L
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2012 91,130 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front cross member weak

main beam warning light inoperative

offside front wing damaged

underside of car extensively repaired

Pass 4 Apr 2009 90,101 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorating, recommend changing

metal sideskirts fitted, not allowing full inspection of outer sills

thick underseal on underside of vehicle making inspection of repairs difficult

Fail 28 Mar 2009 90,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

fuel cap seal deteriorating, recommend changing

metal sideskirts fitted, not allowing full inspection of outer sills

thick underseal on underside of vehicle making inspection of repairs difficult

Fail 4 Mar 2009 90,008 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

bonnet release lever insecure

door sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle structure

major engine oil leak(s)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 87,617 miles

door sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle structure

oil leak(s)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 84,919 miles

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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RMB 676L is a 1973 Sunbeam Rapier in Purple 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 RMB 676L, 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 RMB 676L registered?

RMB 676L is a 1973 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 9 May 1973.

Is RMB 676L safe to buy?

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