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YWC 2L

1973 Sunbeam Rapier

Purple Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,955 mi
Last recorded87,955 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Sunbeam Rapier44,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWC 2L
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 87,955 miles

Both outer sills corroded and in poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 87,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre edge low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

sill covers in place preventing inspection

Pass 3 Jun 2015 87,478 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

corrosion to os/ns front and rear wings

nsf tyre edge low

os/ns sill covers in place preventing inspection

slight binding to osf brake

Fail 2 Jun 2015 87,477 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

corrosion to os/ns front and rear wings

nsf tyre edge low

os/ns sill covers in place preventing inspection

slight binding to osf brake

Pass 13 May 2014 87,161 miles

N/S/F tyre edges of tread depth low

O/S/F lower swivel gaiter perishing and damaged but preventing the ingress of dirt

Sill covers in place preventing outer sill inspection for corrosion

Slight blow from exhaust intermediate flange

Some corrosion to O/S/F and N/S/F wings

Pass 29 May 2013 87,075 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to os/ns front wings

nsf tyre edge low

sill covers in place

Pass 15 May 2012 86,762 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 86,620 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 86,541 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 86,540 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 86,455 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 86,406 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion to os/ns inner sills

Fail 7 Apr 2008 86,406 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion to os/ns inner sills

Pass 16 Apr 2007 86,277 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

corrosion to front floor

corrosion to os ns sills

corrosion toos ns rear chassis supports

slight binding to osf brake

temp repairs to exhaust

Pass 28 Apr 2006 86,127 miles

some corrosion to front floor

Fail 26 Apr 2006 86,126 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside 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)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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YWC 2L is a 1973 Sunbeam Rapier in Purple with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 YWC 2L, 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 YWC 2L registered?

YWC 2L is a 1973 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 4 April 1973.

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