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711 CTR

1962 Sunbeam Rapier

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,029 mi
Last recorded69,029 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1962 Sunbeam Rapier56,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration711 CTR
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1962
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 69,029 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 68,192 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 67,820 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 67,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2017 64,329 miles

Slight oil leak from engine and gearbox

Slight oil leak from offside rear hub

Pass 10 May 2016 63,421 miles

Slight oil leak from engine and gearbox

Pass 27 Mar 2015 63,054 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 62,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 62,724 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 62,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 62,482 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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711 CTR is a 1962 Sunbeam Rapier in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 711 CTR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 711 CTR registered?

711 CTR is a 1962 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 8 October 1962.

Is 711 CTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 711 CTR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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