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22 GTT

1960 Sunbeam Rapier

Green Petrol 1494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,189 mi
Last recorded86,189 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 1960 Sunbeam Rapier48,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration22 GTT
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1960
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 86,189 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 85,242 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 83,548 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 83,243 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 82,100 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate leak

Offside headlamp bulb faded

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 81,565 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

n/s headlamp aim low

Pass 20 Jun 2017 81,017 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 80,258 miles

corrosion exhaust

slight exhaust blow manifold front pipe area

slight in out movement o/s/r half shaft

steering box wet

steering box wet

Pass 22 Jun 2015 78,796 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 78,796 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

corrosion exhaust slight blow flange joint o/s/r slight in out movement on half shaft steering box wet exhaust touching gearbox bell housing

Pass 18 Jun 2014 76,731 miles

slight imbalance front brakes corrosion exhaust steering box wet slight in out movement o/s/r half shaft rear brake back plates damp oil

Pass 24 Jun 2013 75,050 miles

steering box wet corrosion exhaust n/s/r brake back plate wet oil slight in and out movement o/s/r half shaft

Pass 14 Jun 2012 73,922 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 73,834 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering box wet corrosion exhaust slight in and out movement o/s/r half shaft

Pass 8 Jun 2011 72,686 miles

screen washers slightly weak oil leaks engine gaerbox diff steering box wet corrosion exhaust slight in/out movement o/s/r half shaft slight imbalance rear brakes front shock obsorbers slghtly weak bushes worn heater duct clips loose slight binding o

Pass 16 Jun 2010 70,862 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 70,845 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front shock obsorbers slightly weak engine gearbox axle oil leaks steering box wet n/s/r hub back plate damp oil rear brake slight imbalance corrosion exhaust slight in out movement o/s/r half shaft o/s/f hub bearing slight play

Pass 10 Jun 2009 69,888 miles

o/s beam pattern poor oil leaks oil leak axle pinion seal surface corrosion exhaust n/s/r hub seal wet in out movement o/s/r hub steering box wet front shock obsorbers slightly weak slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 13 Jun 2008 68,202 miles

o/s beam pattern poor n/s sreen washer jet inop fan belt slack cracking oil leaks oil leaks axle pinion seal steering box oil dampness around o/s/r n/s/r hub back plates slight imbalance rear brakes surface corrosion exhaust clips loose heater pipes

Pass 3 Apr 2007 66,468 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 64,864 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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22 GTT is a 1960 Sunbeam Rapier in Green with a 1,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1960 Sunbeam Rapier models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 48,684 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 22 GTT, 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 66 years old, this Sunbeam Rapier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 22 GTT registered?

22 GTT is a 1960 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 5 December 1960.

Is 22 GTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 22 GTT shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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