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225 DLT

1962 Sunbeam Rapier

Green Petrol 1494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,253 mi
Last recorded84,253 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1962 Sunbeam Rapier56,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration225 DLT
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1962
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 84,253 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 84,040 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 83,866 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 83,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 83,737 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 83,547 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 83,368 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 83,368 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 82,950 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 82,269 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 81,571 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 80,994 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 80,992 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 6 May 2009 80,984 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 80,980 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 80,974 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 80,969 miles

serface rust to under side of car

Pass 7 Apr 2006 80,938 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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225 DLT is a 1962 Sunbeam Rapier in Green with a 1,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 225 DLT, 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 225 DLT registered?

225 DLT is a 1962 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 1 January 1962.

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