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Sunbeam Rapier MOT Results

80.8% pass rate

from 52 tests in 2021

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Sunbeam Rapier is unusually good or bad.

9.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
7.7% fail on Brakes
5.8% fail on Suspension
3.8% fail on Identification of the vehicle (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
1.9% fail on Steering
1.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure
1.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems

Read the Honest John Review

Sunbeam Rapier Series I-V 1955 - 1967
An appealing mix of solid Rootes underpinnings and Sunbeam glamour
Sunbeam Rapier and Alpine 1967 - 1976
Sharp suited styling, H120 version quick and good to drive