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364 MTT

1962 Sunbeam Rapier

White Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

11,661 mi
Last recorded11,661 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1962 Sunbeam Rapier56,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration364 MTT
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1962
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 11,661 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2023 11,074 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 10,402 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 9,818 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 9,356 miles

all tyres perishing

Pass 29 Nov 2016 9,047 miles

all tyres perishing

front exhaust bracket loose

slight in and out movement rear drive shafts

steering box wet

Pass 2 Dec 2015 8,834 miles

all tyres perishing

front exhaust bracket loose

o/s/f track rod end boot perishing

slight in and out movement o/s/r n/s/r half shafts

starter motor fed wire near exhaust manifold

steering box wet

Fail 1 Dec 2015 8,831 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

all tyres perishing

front exhaust bracket loose

o/s/f track rod end boot perishing

slight in and out movement o/s/r n/s/r half shafts

starter motor fed wire near exhaust manifold

steering box wet

Pass 28 Nov 2014 8,243 miles

all tyres perishing steering box wet various oil leaks slight in-out movement o/s/r n/s/r half shafts o/s/f track rod end boot perishhed slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 26 Nov 2013 7,823 miles

all tyres slight perishing o/s/f outer track rod end boot perishing steering box wet oil leaks engine gearbox axle slight in out movement rear half shafts slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 4 Dec 2012 7,200 miles

oil leaks engine gearbox rear axle steering box wet o/s/f outer track rod end boot perishing all tyres perishing slight in/out movement rear half shafts slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 18 Nov 2011 6,449 miles

all tyres slight perishing both front wheel bearings slightly noisey slight in /out movement o/s/r/ n/s/r half shalfs slight imbalance rear brakes oil leaks engine/ gearbox /rear axle steering box wet

Pass 26 Nov 2010 5,828 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 5,826 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine gearbox axle oil leaks all tyres perishing slightly front brake discs corroded steering box wet slight in out movement n/s/r half shaft play in handbrake linkage worn

Pass 12 Nov 2009 5,267 miles

various oil leaks slight play in handrake linkage n/s door mirror loose slight brake judder o/s/r brake slight binding o/s/r n/s/r tyre walla marked steering box wet

Pass 14 Nov 2008 4,593 miles

engine and gearbox oil leaks steering box leak oil slight play in handbrake linkage n/s door mirror loose slight binding o/s/r brake

Pass 7 Nov 2007 4,072 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 3,412 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 2,875 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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364 MTT is a 1962 Sunbeam Rapier in White with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 364 MTT, 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 364 MTT registered?

364 MTT is a 1962 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 27 September 1962.

Is 364 MTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 364 MTT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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