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WAN 158

1962 Sunbeam Rapier

Grey Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,464 mi
Last recorded70,464 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 1962 Sunbeam Rapier56,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAN 158
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1962
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc
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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 25 Jan 2017 70,464 miles

Suggest de dust nearside rear brake drum

Pass 10 Sep 2015 70,216 miles

Offside Rear Corrosion starting to appear at rear spring hanger

Pass 7 Aug 2013 69,167 miles

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

Slight corrosion to rear offside spring hanger area

Pass 20 Jul 2012 68,313 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 66,488 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 65,435 miles

slight corrosion to near side centre cross member and near side rear floor pan,near side rear door sill

Pass 7 Jul 2009 63,105 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 60,436 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 60,184 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

underboby corrossion

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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WAN 158 is a 1962 Sunbeam Rapier in Grey with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Sunbeam Rapier fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WAN 158, 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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How do I check the history of WAN 158?

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What year was WAN 158 registered?

WAN 158 is a 1962 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 1 May 1962.

Is WAN 158 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAN 158 shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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