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RSL 504

1971 Sunbeam Rapier

Blue Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,633 mi
Last recorded30,633 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 1971 Sunbeam Rapier68,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSL 504
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 30,633 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

front cross member rusty

offside front sill to floor rusted

Fail 11 Mar 2014 30,633 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

front cross member rusty

nearside and offside rear sill to floors rusty

offside front sill to floor rusted

Pass 7 Sep 2011 29,990 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs pitting

front panel corroding

n/s front tyre cracking on side walls

o/s n/s front chassis corroding

o/s n/s inner sills corroding

o/ssteering box/idler slight play

Fail 7 Sep 2011 29,990 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs pitting

front panel corroding

n/s front tyre cracking on side walls

o/s n/s front chassis corroding

o/s n/s inner sills corroding

o/ssteering box/idler slight play

Pass 3 Apr 2006 27,741 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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RSL 504 is a 1971 Sunbeam Rapier in Blue with a 1,592cc 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 RSL 504, 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 RSL 504 registered?

RSL 504 is a 1971 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is RSL 504 safe to buy?

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