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DAP 955B

1964 Sunbeam Rapier

Red Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,144 mi
Last recorded56,144 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 1964 Sunbeam Rapier61,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAP 955B
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1964
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 56,144 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 56,128 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion to inner sills/floors+rear spring mountings

poor repairs made to inner sills/floors+rear spring mountings

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2014 56,127 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.1.9)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion to inner sills/floors+rear spring mountings

poor repairs made to inner sills/floors+rear spring mountings

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2013 55,007 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 54,030 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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DAP 955B is a 1964 Sunbeam Rapier in Red with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1964 Sunbeam Rapier models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 61,180 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 DAP 955B, 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 62 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 DAP 955B registered?

DAP 955B is a 1964 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 7 July 1964.

Is DAP 955B safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAP 955B 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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