1960 Sunbeam Rapier 1.7L Petrol · PVS 257
1960 Sunbeam Rapier (1.7L, petrol). First registered 19 May 1960. Recorded mileage 47,072 miles. MOT expired on 08 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- SUNBEAM RAPIER
- Year / Origin
- 1960 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,072 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PVS 257 Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/05/2022
- 47,072 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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PVS 257 MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1960 Sunbeam Rapier (PVS 257) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
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