MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,068 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dip beam (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Position lamp not working All (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside front inner spotlight not working
Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake pedal requires high pressures to switch on †brake lights
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
centre of rear pannel corroded
offside front chassis outrigger and sill corroded
How Reliable is the Sunbeam Rapier?
Based on 3,083 MOT tests across 406 vehicles.
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VRC 665M is a 1973 Sunbeam Rapier in Orange with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 VRC 665M, 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 VRC 665M registered?
VRC 665M is a 1973 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 1 September 1973.
Is VRC 665M safe to buy?
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