MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,955 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
corrosion to os/ns inner sills
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
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
some corrosion to front floor
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)
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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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YWC 2L is a 1973 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 4 April 1973.
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