MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,587 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Sunbeam S8?
Based on 1,268 MOT tests across 377 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DPR 149 is a 1949 Sunbeam S8 in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1949 Sunbeam S8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 13,279 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 S8 fails its MOT is roller brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%., accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DPR 149, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Sunbeam S8 typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 77 years old, this Sunbeam S8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was DPR 149 registered?
DPR 149 is a 1949 Sunbeam S8, first registered on 16 September 1949.
Is DPR 149 safe to buy?
The MOT history for DPR 149 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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