MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,261 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear back plates damp
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
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Sunbeam Rapier?
Based on 3,083 MOT tests across 406 vehicles.
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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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715 DCY is a 1962 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 2 October 1962.
Is 715 DCY safe to buy?
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