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VKP 580J

1970 Sunbeam Rapier

Gold Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

5,389 mi
Last recorded5,389 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 1970 Sunbeam Rapier53,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKP 580J
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1970
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 5,389 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded leading from wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2016 4,563 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 4,302 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 4,069 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 3,927 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 3,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 3,341 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 3,214 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 1,157 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 99,401 miles

play in steering box shaft

Fail 12 Dec 2008 99,398 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

play in steering box shaft

Pass 2 Dec 2007 98,135 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 96,237 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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VKP 580J is a 1970 Sunbeam Rapier in Gold with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1970 Sunbeam Rapier models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 53,312 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Sunbeam Rapier fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VKP 580J, 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 56 years old, this Sunbeam Rapier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VKP 580J registered?

VKP 580J is a 1970 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 7 August 1970.

Is VKP 580J safe to buy?

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