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845 BWN

1962 Sunbeam Rapier

Blue Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

4 mi
Last recorded4 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 1962 Sunbeam Rapier56,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration845 BWN
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 4 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 47,948 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 39,208 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 39,197 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear leaf springs covered in grease so full inspection could not be carried out

slight bind n/s/r

Fail 22 Aug 2014 39,187 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear leaf springs covered in grease so full inspection could not be carried out

slight bind n/s/r

Pass 13 Sep 2013 38,632 miles

sill heavily undersealed

Fail 5 Sep 2013 38,625 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 37,292 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 34,837 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 32,693 miles

corrosion repairs have been heavily undersealed

Fail 22 Jul 2010 32,668 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 30,890 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 28,755 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 25,799 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 25,799 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 22,484 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 18,867 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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845 BWN is a 1962 Sunbeam Rapier in Blue with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 845 BWN, 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 845 BWN registered?

845 BWN is a 1962 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 2 March 1962.

Is 845 BWN safe to buy?

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