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715 DCY

1962 Sunbeam Rapier

Cream Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

44,261 mi
Last recorded44,261 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1962 Sunbeam Rapier56,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration715 DCY
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1962
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 44,261 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear back plates damp

Fail 20 Jul 2017 44,259 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear back plates damp

Pass 19 Jul 2016 43,003 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 43,003 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported engine bay (1.9.2a)

Fuel hose insecure to fuel filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 3 Aug 2015 42,075 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 40,351 miles

o/s drag link ball joint has play

o/s n/s/f lower trunions have play

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearings

Fail 29 Jul 2014 40,351 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/f wheel bearing has play

o/s n/s/f lower trunions worn

o/s steering drag link ball joint worn

Pass 22 Aug 2013 39,974 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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715 DCY is a 1962 Sunbeam Rapier in Cream with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1962 Sunbeam Rapier models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 56,680 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 715 DCY, 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 64 years old, this Sunbeam Rapier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 715 DCY registered?

715 DCY is a 1962 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 2 October 1962.

Is 715 DCY safe to buy?

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