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WFF 576

1981 Sunbeam Rapier

Grey Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

48,883 mi
Last recorded48,883 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFF 576
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 48,883 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 48,578 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 48,252 miles

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

engine oil leaks

gearbox oil leaks

rear diff oil leaks

Fail 10 Mar 2016 48,252 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

engine oil leaks

gearbox oil leaks

rear diff oil leaks

Pass 9 Mar 2015 47,749 miles

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

rear axle oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2014 46,629 miles

engine oil leak

oil leak from rear axle

Fail 4 Mar 2014 46,629 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

oil leak from rear axle

Pass 12 Mar 2013 45,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear axle leaking

Fail 12 Mar 2013 45,691 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear axle leaking

Pass 3 Feb 2012 44,406 miles

exhaust system has been repaired in two places and has minor leaks,there is also a hole further back in exhaust system that is leaking

vehicle underside is heavily undersealed

Pass 3 May 2011 44,034 miles

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

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

both front jacking points starting to corrode

Pass 29 Apr 2010 43,373 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 42,573 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 41,665 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 41,665 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 40,992 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 40,219 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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WFF 576 is a 1981 Sunbeam Rapier in Grey with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

The most common reason a Sunbeam Rapier fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WFF 576, 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 45 years old, this Sunbeam Rapier is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WFF 576 registered?

WFF 576 is a 1981 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 1 June 1981.

Is WFF 576 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WFF 576 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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