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DHJ 216B

1964 Sunbeam Rapier

Red Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,808 mi
Last recorded83,808 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 1964 Sunbeam Rapier61,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHJ 216B
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1964
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 83,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 83,808 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 83,761 miles

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front brake discs rusty

Fail 24 Aug 2011 83,761 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front brake discs rusty

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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DHJ 216B is a 1964 Sunbeam Rapier in Red with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DHJ 216B, 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.

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What year was DHJ 216B registered?

DHJ 216B is a 1964 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 8 January 1964.

Is DHJ 216B safe to buy?

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