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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Sunbeam Rapier. Check any Rapier by registration number below.

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81.0%

Avg Pass Rate

-7.0%

vs Sunbeam Avg

1

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Sunbeam Rapier — MOT Reliability Overview

The Sunbeam Rapier has an average MOT pass rate of 81.0%, which is 7.0 percentage points below the Sunbeam brand average of 88.0%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Rapier is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Sunbeam Rapier, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Sunbeam Rapier performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 42 vehicles

81.0%Good
Sunbeam average: 88.0%
Mileage at 5yr

54k mi

Other Sunbeam Models

Compare MOT reliability across Sunbeam models.

Sunbeam Unclassified

93.9% pass rate

Sunbeam Tiger

89.4% pass rate

Sunbeam Alpine

87.8% pass rate

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Sunbeam Rapier — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Sunbeam Rapier MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Sunbeam Rapier?
The average MOT pass rate for the Sunbeam Rapier is 81.0% compared to the Sunbeam average of 88.0%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Sunbeam Rapier?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Sunbeam Rapier reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 81.0%, the Sunbeam Rapier is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Sunbeam Rapier?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Sunbeam Rapier?
Typical mileage for the Sunbeam Rapier: 54,129 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Rapier to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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