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ACC 483A

1962 Sunbeam Rapier

Red Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

30,504 mi
Last recorded30,504 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 1962 Sunbeam Rapier56,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACC 483A
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1962
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 30,504 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 28,362 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 May 2016 27,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 27,506 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2014 27,057 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 27,057 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 26,571 miles

front pads cannot be seen, unable to check

Pass 14 May 2012 26,284 miles

Oil leak

front pads cannot be seen, unable to check

Pass 11 May 2011 26,122 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

some play in handbrake clevis

Pass 13 May 2010 25,965 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 25,550 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 25,205 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 24,757 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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ACC 483A is a 1962 Sunbeam Rapier in Red with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Sunbeam Rapier fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ACC 483A, 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 ACC 483A registered?

ACC 483A is a 1962 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 1 April 1962.

Is ACC 483A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACC 483A shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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