15 Model Years Analyzed
Sunbeam Rapier
MOT Pass Rate & Statistics
Average pass rate across all model years (1960-1992), based on 42 DVSA recorded tests.
83.3%
Average Pass Rate
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Model Years
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Tests Analyzed
Most Tested Year
1962 Sunbeam Rapier MOT Pass Rate & Common Failures
Pass Rate by Year
Most Common Failures Across All Years
- 1The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
- 2Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
- 3Brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle.
- 4Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced
- 5A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average MOT pass rate for a Sunbeam Rapier?
The Sunbeam Rapier has an average 83.3% MOT pass rate across model years 1960 to 1992, based on DVSA test data.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Sunbeam Rapier?
The most common MOT failure reasons for the Sunbeam Rapier across all years are: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle.. These are typical wear items that can often be checked and addressed before your test.
Which Sunbeam Rapier year has the best MOT pass rate?
MOT pass rates vary by year - newer models typically have higher pass rates. Check our year-by-year breakdown above to compare pass rates for specific Sunbeam Rapier model years.