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LPO 672J

1971 Sunbeam Rapier

White Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,171 mi
Last recorded82,171 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1971 Sunbeam Rapier68,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPO 672J
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 82,171 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2013 80,272 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

corrosion outside pescribed area n/s inner sill

corrosion outside pescribed area outer sill

slight play in steering box arm

Pass 25 Sep 2012 77,777 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 77,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 74,733 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 74,733 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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LPO 672J is a 1971 Sunbeam Rapier in White with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Sunbeam Rapier models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 68,841 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Sunbeam Rapier fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LPO 672J, 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 55 years old, this Sunbeam Rapier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LPO 672J?

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What year was LPO 672J registered?

LPO 672J is a 1971 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 8 January 1971.

Is LPO 672J safe to buy?

The MOT history for LPO 672J shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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