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WSY 633

1996 Sunbeam Rapier

Green Petrol 1494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

90,501 mi
Last recorded90,501 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSY 633
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 90,501 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 90,501 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 90,501 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 90,501 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 90,501 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 90,501 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2007 9,501 miles

wear starting in front suspension front anti roll bar d bushes wearing battery insecure front tyre poor condition o/s

Fail 29 May 2007 9,501 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

wear starting in front suspension front anti roll bar d bushes wearing battery insecure front tyre poor condition o/s

Fail 18 Jul 2006 90,501 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

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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WSY 633 is a 1996 Sunbeam Rapier in Green with a 1,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

The most common reason a Sunbeam Rapier fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WSY 633, 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 30 years old, this Sunbeam Rapier is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WSY 633 registered?

WSY 633 is a 1996 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is WSY 633 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WSY 633 shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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