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JSJ 454

1962 Sunbeam Rapier

Blue Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,148 mi
Last recorded60,148 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 1962 Sunbeam Rapier56,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSJ 454
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 60,148 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 60,112 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 60,080 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 60,066 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 60,045 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 60,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

nearside front underbody rusty and repaired

nearside rear outer body rusty filled and holed near rear spring mounting

numerous patch repairs to underside

offside front underbody rusty and repaired

underbody is rusty

Pass 28 Jan 2008 59,957 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 59,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Feb 2006 59,889 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 59,869 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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JSJ 454 is a 1962 Sunbeam Rapier in Blue with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JSJ 454, 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 JSJ 454 registered?

JSJ 454 is a 1962 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 13 September 1962.

Is JSJ 454 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JSJ 454 shows 10 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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