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NTS 469

1962 Sunbeam Rapier

Blue Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,994 mi
Last recorded47,994 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 1962 Sunbeam Rapier56,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTS 469
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 47,994 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 47,255 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 47,252 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 46,338 miles

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

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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NTS 469 is a 1962 Sunbeam Rapier in Blue with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NTS 469, 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 NTS 469 registered?

NTS 469 is a 1962 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 11 April 1962.

Is NTS 469 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NTS 469 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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