1961 Sunbeam Rapier 1.6L Petrol · 140 BYK
1961 Sunbeam Rapier (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05/07/1961. Recorded mileage 41,502 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- SUNBEAM RAPIER
- Year / Origin
- 1961
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/08/2024
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,502 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1961
- Engine
- 1592cc
140 BYK Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2023
- 41,502 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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140 BYK Mileage History
- 31/07/202341,494 mi
- 11/08/202341,502 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 268 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
140 BYK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1961 Sunbeam Rapier (140 BYK) between July 2023 and August 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))”; “Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”.
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