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OAS 911

1962 Sunbeam Rapier

Green Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,615 mi
Last recorded75,615 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 1962 Sunbeam Rapier56,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAS 911
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1962
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 75,615 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated.

Fail 19 May 2015 75,615 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 28 Nov 2013 74,812 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 74,812 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 71,814 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 71,535 miles

n/s/f inner arch corroded

slight leak from n/s/r hub oil seal

Pass 8 Oct 2010 69,372 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

n/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished

Fail 5 Oct 2010 69,372 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

n/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished

Pass 5 Oct 2009 68,354 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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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OAS 911 is a 1962 Sunbeam Rapier in Green with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OAS 911, 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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OAS 911 is a 1962 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 2 October 1962.

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