MOT Status
ValidMileage
86,723 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Halfshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Sunbeam Rapier?
Based on 3,083 MOT tests across 406 vehicles.
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257 HYP is a 1961 Sunbeam Rapier in White with a 1,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1961 Sunbeam Rapier models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 46,672 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 257 HYP, 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 65 years old, this Sunbeam Rapier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 257 HYP registered?
257 HYP is a 1961 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 1 October 1961.
Is 257 HYP safe to buy?
The MOT history for 257 HYP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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