1965 Sunbeam Rapier 1.6L Petrol · EEH 274C
1965 Sunbeam Rapier (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 1965. Recorded mileage 60,222 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2022.
- Make & Model
- SUNBEAM RAPIER
- Year / Origin
- 1965 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,222 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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EEH 274C Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2021
- 60,222 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EEH 274C MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1965 Sunbeam Rapier (EEH 274C) between September 2006 and September 2021.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
EEH 274C Mileage History
- 08/09/200652,494 mi
- 10/10/200753,598 mi+1,104 mi
- 10/07/200954,402 mi+804 mi
- 20/07/201054,915 mi+513 mi
- 12/08/201155,078 mi+163 mi
- 15/08/201155,081 mi+3 mi
- 15/10/201255,590 mi+509 mi
- 17/10/201356,722 mi+1,132 mi
- 17/10/201356,722 mi
- 21/11/201456,924 mi+202 mi
- 07/03/201657,829 mi+905 mi
- 21/04/201758,911 mi+1,082 mi
- 15/05/201859,833 mi+922 mi
- 14/09/202160,222 mi+389 mi
Average of roughly 515 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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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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