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WAY 677J

1970 Sunbeam Rapier

Turquoise Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

56,122 mi
Last recorded56,122 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 1970 Sunbeam Rapier53,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAY 677J
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1970
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 56,122 miles

Small pin hole in front of rear exhaust silencer. Slight perishing front suspension arm inner bushes. Slight wear in steering box & idler, front suspension strut gaiters, lower arm inner bushes & antiroll link rubbers.

Pass 19 Oct 2016 54,930 miles

Slight perishing front suspension bushes.

Slight wear in steering idler, steering box & front suspension strut gaiters.

Fail 18 Oct 2016 54,930 miles

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

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

Slight perishing front suspension bushes.

Slight wear in steering idler, steering box & front suspension strut gaiters.

Pass 20 Oct 2015 53,841 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 53,312 miles

Slight wear in steering box & idler, front lower arm inner bushes & antiroll link rubbers.

Pass 18 Oct 2013 52,268 miles

Slight deterioration steering box, steering idler, front suspension strut gaiters, lower arm inner bushes & antiroll link rubbers. Slight fluctuation in nearside rear brake drum.

Fail 15 Oct 2013 52,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight deterioration steering box, steering idler, front suspension strut gaiters, lower arm inner bushes & antiroll link rubbers. Slight fluctuation in nearside rear brake drum.

Fail 16 Oct 2012 51,348 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 51,348 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 50,500 miles

Slight perishing front suspension arm inner bushes. Slight wear in steering box sector shaft & idler.

Pass 19 Oct 2010 49,425 miles

Slight wear front suspension arm inner bushes, steering box & idler.

Pass 20 Oct 2009 48,202 miles

Slight wear in steering idler & sector shaft. Slight drag rear brakes. Slight perishing front suspension lower arm inner bushes.

Pass 7 Oct 2008 46,744 miles

Slight wear in steering idler & steering box sector shaft. Slight drag rear brakes.

Pass 25 Sep 2007 45,816 miles

Slight wear in steering box & steering idler.

Pass 26 Sep 2006 44,530 miles

Slight wear in steering box & Steering idler. Slight perishing all tyres.

Pass 2 Aug 2005 42,549 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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WAY 677J is a 1970 Sunbeam Rapier in Turquoise with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WAY 677J, 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 WAY 677J registered?

WAY 677J is a 1970 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 21 August 1970.

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