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WIL 8688

1970 Sunbeam Rapier

Blue Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,758 mi
Last recorded29,758 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1970 Sunbeam Rapier53,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIL 8688
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 29,758 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner track control arm bushes. n/s o/s. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 29,351 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front lower arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 29,341 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front lower arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 29,118 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 28,819 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 28,780 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 28,636 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 27,947 miles

Offside Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 27,947 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 27,141 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 26,765 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 26,663 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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WIL 8688 is a 1970 Sunbeam Rapier in Blue with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WIL 8688, 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 WIL 8688 registered?

WIL 8688 is a 1970 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 1 December 1970.

Is WIL 8688 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIL 8688 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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